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Air India deploys new 787‑9s and upgraded cabins across expanded long‑haul network for Northern Summer 2026

Air India will deploy incoming Boeing 787‑9s on Mumbai–London Heathrow for Northern Summer 2026 and operates 787‑9s with Premium Economy on Delhi–Tokyo. The carrier is rolling out new or refreshed cabins across long‑haul routes (Tokyo, Toronto, Seoul, Shanghai, London, Melbourne) and will upgauge Ahmedabad–Gatwick to 777‑300ER from 3 Aug.

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Air India deploys new 787‑9s and upgraded cabins across expanded long‑haul network for Northern Summer 2026

Air India to Deploy New Boeing 787-9s on Mumbai–London Heathrow for Northern Summer 2026

Air India NS26: Ahmedabad–London Gatwick to Be Upgauged to 777-300ER from 03 Aug 2026 (4 weekly)

TAAG receives fifth A220-300 (D2-TAK); expects six more in 2026

TAAG Angola receives fifth Airbus A220-300 as part of fleet renewal

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Bombardier to Train Test Pilots via ITPS Canada’s Flexible Hybrid Course

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