Photo is courtesy of Nils Otten
Air India's 1st 77W-flight (AI127, BLR-BOM-FRA-ORD; VTALK) at FRA receiving a water-salute from the fire department.
Two Air India 77Ws meeting in FRA. AI126 from ORD is arriving while AI127 to ORD is waiting to get cleared for take off.
Hub(s): DEL
in Africa: none
in Asia: BOM, ATQ, HYD, PVG, HKG, NRT, ICN, KIX
in Oceania: none
in the Americas: EWR, ORD, JFK, YYZ
in Europe: FRA, CDG, LHR
| act | ord | opt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 777 | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| 77E | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| 77L | 8 |
0 |
0 |
| 77F | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| 773 | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| 77W | 12 |
3 |
0 |
24 |
3 |
0 |
Air India has received its 1st leased 777 in late 2004. 4 ex-United 777s were in service until mid-2010.
In December 2005, AI has ordered its own 777s (77L/77W) for a major fleet expansion and renewal.
The delivery of the first 77L was delayed a long time because of problems while manufacturing and some disagreements within Air India's management.
The 77L is now used for non-stop flights from India to the USA.
Air India's new 777s will be named after indian states.
On the 26th July 2007 Boeing and Air India held a little ceremony in Everett to celebrate the first delivery of an Air India B777-200LR.
"Air India is connecting India to the world and is doing so in a manner that combines real economic advantages for the airline and a positive
experience for our passengers," said V. Thulasidas, chairman and managing director of Air India during this ceremony.
"Boeing's 777-200LR is the most technologically advanced passenger aircraft in its class and will enable Air India to fly passengers
around the world with direct, nonstop routes."
- 777-237LR: 8 First (1-2-1), 35 Executive (2-3-2) , 195 Eco (3-3-3) = 238 seats
Seat width/pitch: 23"/80", 19,5"/76", 18"/34"
- 777-337ER: 4 First (1-2-1), 35 Executive (2-3-2), 303 Eco (3-3-3) = 342 seats
Seat width/pitch: 23"/80", 19,5"/76", 18"/33"
- PTVs, AVOD
- Airshow map
- 77L/77W: Thales TopSeries i5000 (screensizes: F 23", B 15", Y 10.6")