Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Air India Plans Major Fleet Reset
Air India is planning a big update to its planes in 2026.
The airline will add new big planes and upgrade old ones.
They will also improve seats, entertainment, and other things inside the planes.
The boss, Campbell Wilson, says this will make flying better.
Some planes are already being fixed in the US and will be ready by February 2026.
The airline is also working on new food menus and lounges.
Most of the small planes will have new interiors by the end of 2026.
This is all part of a big plan to make Air India better.
Air India plans a major fleet reset in 2026 with new wide-body aircraft and retrofits.
Six new wide-body aircraft, including Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-1000, will join the fleet.
The airline aims to retrofit at least 12 Boeing 787 aircraft with new seats and upgraded systems.
The wide-body fleet is expected to reach close to 60 aircraft by the end of 2026.
All narrow-body aircraft will have new or upgraded interiors by the end of 2026.
- Who
- Air India, led by CEO Campbell Wilson
- What
- Planned fleet reset with new wide-body aircraft, retrofits, and upgrades
- When
- Visible from 2026, with completion by mid-2027
- Where
- Globally, with operations in India and international destinations
- Why
- To address service lapses, improve product standards, and enhance passenger experience
- CEO
- Campbell Wilson
- Reset Timeline
- 2026
- New Wide-Body Aircraft
- 6 (Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000)
- Retrofit Plan
- 12 Boeing 787 aircraft
- Total Wide-Body Fleet Goal
- 60 aircraft
- Narrow-Body Aircraft Upgrades
- 100% by end of 2026
- Vihaan.AI Programme Timeline
- FY27–28
- Current Upgraded Fleet
- 6 Boeing 777, 6 Airbus A350, 6 Boeing 787-9