Air India takes delivery of first leased 777-200LR

Air India has taken delivery of its latest Boeing 777-200LR, which previously flew with Delta Air Lines, registered as VT-AEF.  The airline plans to induct around 30 aircraft over the next few months on short-term leases as a part of its fleet restructuring strategy. The remaining 777s will be delivered between December 2022 to March 2023. Air India plans to deploy the 777 widebody aircraft on a long-haul route to North America and offer a premium economy cabin experience to customers. The aircraft is almost 15 years old and was delivered new to Delta in 2008 with 60,000 flight hours