Air India's Boeing 777-300ER Takes Flight Again After Extensive Restoration

Air India's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has finally returned to the skies after being grounded for over six years. The Tata Group-owned airline completed a comprehensive restoration process at the AIESL facility in Nagpur, which involved the installation of more than 3,000 key components and over 4,000 maintenance tasks.

The aircraft, identified as VT-ALL, was mothballed in February 2020 due to various unserviceable systems and ageing issues. In April 2025, Air India decided to restore the plane to support its long-haul expansion strategy, marking a significant milestone since the Tata Group's acquisition of the airline from the government in January 2022.

This restoration is part of Air India's broader efforts to revitalize its legacy fleet of 113 aircraft, which included 30 long-grounded planes. Today, Air India's fleet comprises nearly 190 narrow-body and wide-body planes, reflecting its commitment to expanding operations.