Air India receives its first custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring new-generation cabins, upgraded seats, and advanced inflight entertainment for long-haul routes. Air India Receives First Custom-Built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Air India has taken a major step in its transformation journey with the induction of its first custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, designed specifically to the airline’s specifications. The aircraft, registered VT-AWA, was delivered from Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington on 11 January 2026 and marks a new phase in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft is the first 787-9 built directly on the manufacturer’s assembly line according to Air India’s new cabin and product standards. The airline confirmed that the…