Air India Refits 787s, IndiGo Inducts A321XLR: Airlines Unveil Ambitious 2026 Plans

• Air India will re-enter its first two refitted Boeing 787-8 aircraft in February 2026, with two more monthly.
• Six brand-new wide-body aircraft (787s and A350s) will arrive, and the 777 fleet refit will commence.
• By 2026, 65% of Air India's widebody fleet and over 50% of international services will feature modern cabins.
• IndiGo is set to induct India's first Airbus A321XLR in 2026, launch non-stop services to Athens, and expand internationally.
• IndiGo expects to carry 123 million passengers in 2025, focusing on enhancing operational reliability after past disruptions.

Why It Matters: Air India and IndiGo unveil significant fleet upgrades, expansion, and operational enhancements for 2026.