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Air India plans to refurbish its wide-body fleet

Tata Group owned Air India said on Thursday that it plans to refurbish its legacy wide body fleet at an investment of USD 400 million

PSU Watch Bureau

Mumbai: Tata Group owned Air India said on Thursday that it plans to refurbish its legacy wide body fleet, comprising 27 Boeing B787-8 and 13 B777 aircraft at an investment of USD 400 million. "This refurbishment will see a complete overhaul of existing cabin interiors, including the addition of latest generation seats and best in-class inflight entertainment across all classes," Air India said in an official statement.

Refurbishment includes introduction of premium economy: Air India

"In addition to this, the refurbishment will see the introduction of a premium economy cabin on both fleets," the airlines said.

AI also added that the first-class cabin will also be retained on the 777s.

The airline said that it has engaged London-based product design companies, JPA Design and Trendworks, to assist with the cabin interior design elements of this refurbishment programme.

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