Air India has introduced custom-styled cabin interiors for its first line-fit Boeing 787-9 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its Vihaan.AI transformation programme. The aircraft, registered as VT-AWA, was delivered on 11 January 2026 and will commence commercial service between Mumbai and Frankfurt on 1 February 2026.
The new interiors, designed in collaboration with JPA Design, reflect Air India's revitalised global brand identity. The cabins feature a harmonious palette of soft creams, pinks, reds, warm golds, and rich purples, creating a sensorial experience of quiet luxury and contemporary Indian identity. The Business Class cabin includes 30 luxurious suites with features such as Bluetooth headphone pairing and wireless charging, whilst Premium Economy and Economy Class offer enhanced comfort and state-of-the-art inflight entertainment systems.
Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director of Air India, stated, “The arrival of this new Boeing 787-9, the first production widebody from the 470 aircraft-strong order signed three years ago, is a significant moment in Air India’s 5-year Vihaan.AI transformation programme.”
The new cabin interiors will be standard across Air India's Boeing 787 fleet, with 19 more production aircraft and all 26 existing Boeing 787-8 aircraft being retrofitted. The retrofit programme is underway, with the first upgraded aircraft expected to return to service soon and the remainder by mid-2027.
Air India's transformation efforts continue to position it as a world-class global airline, with plans for further fleet expansion and infrastructure development, including a new flying school and maintenance base.
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