Air India passengers are hoping to experience a refreshed cabin on their next Boeing journey will have to wait a little longer. The airline’s progressive $400 million plan to renovate its convoy of 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft with next-generation seats and entertainment systems has been stoped due to certification issues.
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Announced in December 2022, the project promised a significant upgrade for passengers. The plan included installing modern, comfortable seating across various cabins â economy, premium economy, and business class. Passengers could have looked forward to enhanced in-flight entertainment systems, making long journeys more enjoyable.
However, according to sources close to the development, some obstacles related to obtaining certification have caused a delay. Certification, in aviation terms, is the formal approval process by regulatory bodies ensuring any modifications made to an aircraft comply with safety and operational standards. Form the last few months we can see that the performance of Boeing aircraft’s are not meet the safety standards as we saw that a Boeing 737 max of Alaskan Airlines has loose its bolts during the mid air flight and also a incident i cover which is an Air Canada passenger opens Boeing 777 Cabin Door so due to this type of carelessness that Boeing have done in last few months it’s important to follow a strict protocols by the indian avation authorities, It’s not the matter of any country or region or any particular Airlines it’s the matter of human lives which are priceless.
While the exact nature of the certification issues remains undisclosed, it’s clear they’ve thrown a force into Air India’s upgrade timeline. The project, initially expected to be completed this year, has now been pushed back to an unspecified date in 2025.
This delay is likely to disappoint passengers who were eagerly awaiting the improved travel experience. Outdated in-flight entertainment systems and aging seats can significantly impact passenger comfort, especially on long-haul flights.
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Air India has yet to make an official statement regarding the delay. However, it’s expected that the airline will prioritize resolving the certification concerns to get the upgrade project back on track. In past few months we have also seen that there are many social explict cases found against Air India and some of them also goes trending on the social media platforms but the airlines dosen’t do any thing i have to say the Air India is if any passenger pay you for their journey then from that time when a passenger board a flight it’s totally your responsibility to make them safe. I think that you guys have ever listen the quote “Happy and Safe Journey” if you listen then follow it carefully.
In the meantime, passengers passengers on Air India’s Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft will have to make do with the existing cabin configurations. The airline might consider offering alternative facilities or onboard entertainment options to partially compensate for the delayed upgrades.
What this means for Passengers:
- Passengers booked on Air India’s Boeing 777 and 787 flights won’t experience the promised cabin upgrades in the near future.
- The current in-flight entertainment systems and seating configurations will remain in place for the expected future.
- Air India might offer alternative facilities or onboard entertainment options to address passenger concerns arising from the delay.
Looking ahead:
The delay caused by certification issues highlights the importance of thoughtful planning and close collaboration with regulatory bodies during aircraft upgrade projects. Air India will likely focus on resolving these issues to accelerate the certification process and get the cabin refresh project back on schedule.
M31Global News will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, stay tuned for more news from the world of aviation.
The Team, M31Global News