Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Air India Express Receives First Custom Boeing 737-8 MAX
Air India Express just got a new airplane from Boeing, which is special because it was made just for them.
This is the first time they're getting a plane that wasn't used by another airline first.
The plane is called a Boeing 737-8 MAX and has a special design to honor a important person from the Tata Group.
Air India Express is growing fast and plans to have twice as many planes in a few years.
They've already added 25 new planes this year, even though there have been some delays.
The Tata Group, which owns Air India Express, has been ordering lots of new planes to help the airline grow.
Air India Express receives its first custom Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft.
The aircraft is registered as VT-RNT and features a livery dedicated to Ratan Tata.
This is the airline's 51st Boeing 737-8 MAX and is configured with economy-class seating.
The delivery marks a milestone as the airline's first fully customized addition to its fleet.
Air India Express has recently crossed the 100-aircraft mark and plans to double its capacity in 4-5 years.
- Who
- Air India Express, Boeing, Tata Group
- What
- Delivery of first custom Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft
- When
- Scheduled to arrive in Delhi
- Where
- From Boeing’s facility in Seattle to Delhi
- Why
- Part of fleet expansion and long-term growth strategy
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 737-8 MAX
- Registration
- VT-RNT
- Seating Class
- Economy
- Current Fleet Size
- 110 aircraft
- Expansion Goal
- Double capacity in 4-5 years
- Recent Orders
- February 2023 and December 2024
- Aircraft Number
- 51st Boeing 737-8 MAX
- Livery Dedication
- Late Ratan Tata