{
  "id": 4497053,
  "title": "Air India gets 4th custom made B787-9 Dreamliner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/air-india-gets-4th-custom-made-b787-9-dreamliner",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T19:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-shares-glimpses-of-fourth-custom-made-b787-9-dreamliner-as-vt-awd-lands-in-delhi-tata-group-news/articleshow/133636613.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Air India proudly announced the arrival of its fourth custom-made Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Delhi on Sunday. The aircraft, designated VT-AWD, touched down at its destination, completing a journey from Boeing's factory in Everett. The airline shared a photo of the newly-arrived aircraft on social media, expressing their excitement over the delivery.\n\nThe 296-seat Dreamliner will primarily serve medium- and long-haul routes, with Air India stating that its transformation program is ongoing. This marks the fourth aircraft from Boeing designed specifically for the Indian carrier, following the first line-fit delivered in January of the same year.\n\nThe aircraft features three cabin classes - Business, Premium Economy, and Economy - and boasts bespoke cabin interiors installed directly on Boeing's production line. Air India expected to receive six widebody aircraft by 2026, including Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s, as part of its broader fleet modernisation programme.\n\nIn addition to the new Dreamliner, Air India is also retrofitting 26 of its legacy Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners with upgraded cabins and refreshed interiors to enhance passenger experience. As a result, nearly 60% of the airline's widebody fleet is expected to feature modern interiors by the end of 2026.",
  "summary": null,
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    "Air India received its fourth custom-made Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Delhi.",
    "Aircraft VT-AWD arrived from Boeing's factory in Everett.",
    "Air India aims to have six widebody aircraft by 2026."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}