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US Ambassador Gor Praises Air India's New Boeing 787-9 Aircraft

U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, congratulated Air India and Boeing on the arrival of the carrier's second custom-built Boeing 787-9 aircraft, calling it "amazing." The new aircraft, registered VT-AWB, landed in Delhi after a non-stop flight from Charleston, USA, as part of Air India's fleet modernization efforts.

  • The arrival of the Boeing 787-9, registered VT-AWB, marks a step in Air India's transformation and fleet upgrade for long-haul routes.
  • Air India CEO Campbell Wilson mentioned that three more Boeing 787-9s and two A350 1000s are expected by the end of the year.
  • Wilson also noted that by 2027-2028, Air India anticipates a significant transformation in its long-haul wide-body fleet.
  • The first custom-built Boeing 787-9 for Air India, registered VT-AWA, arrived in January after a nearly 17-hour flight from Boeing's Everett factory.

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