DELHI- Tata-owned Indian FSC, Air India (AI), is set to receive the final Ex-Delta Air Lines (DL) Boeing 777. This will be the fifth Ex-Delta aircraft that AI inducts into its fleet.
The airline took delivery of Four Ex-Delta Boeing 777-200LRs between Nov 2022 and Feb 2023. Subsequently, the airline deploys them to serve the US Destinations from Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), and Bengaluru (BLR).
Air India Takes Final 777
According to FlightRadar24, the plane having registration VT-AEI took off from Singapore (SIN) at around 3:45 PM IST. After being airborne for almost five hours, it landed safely in Delhi at around 8:57 PM IST
According to Planespotters, the aircraft has the registration VT-AEI and has been named UDAY. Further, it is 14.3 years old and was delivered to Delta back in 2009. The aircraft is being taken on lease from DHL.
The VT-AEI has also been part of Mammoth Freighters, Jetran, and DHL fleet.
Now let us see other ex-delta aircraft details that are now part of the Air India fleet.
1) VT-AEF, Delivered in November 2022 and has the name VIHAAN
2) VT-AEG was delivered in Same Nov 2022, named PRABHAT
3) VT-AEH was delivered on Jan 2023, named ALOK
4) VT-AEE, Delivered in Feb 2023, and is named AVIJIT
Those 5 Boeing aircraft are old B777-200 LRs of Delta Airlines. These 200LRs are very interesting aircraft, and there are only 61 ever built by Boeing company.
The aircraft has premium economy class along with 3 other standard classes. The Ex-Delta aircraft has been modified and is having one of the best Cabin retrofits.
Other Aircraft Carriers
Indian FSC Air India (AI) has secured a lease of six ex-Etihad (EY) Boeing 777-300ER. Further, on August 3, 2023, it took delivery of the first of six 777s.
This move comes in addition to the existing 11 leased 777 aircraft and aims to facilitate the gradual phasing out of the older 777-200 planes that were inducted in 2009.
Air India also plans to induct three ex-Singaporean Airlines (SQ) operated aircraft.
The three Boeing 777-300 ER planes, which were retired by Singapore Airlines in 2021 as part of post-COVID-19 fleet adjustments, are well-maintained and boast four-class cabins. This includes first class and premium economy sections, reported Economic Times.
This feature is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with Air India’s goal to enhance passenger experience during ultra-long flights.
Aviation A2Z sources say these planes are parked at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Further, they have the registration 9V-SVK, 9V-SVM and 9V-SVN.
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