Remarks: In the background is the brand-spanking-new domestic terminal 1B. So the 321 will hereby exit via taxiway "Charlie" turn 180° right & turn towards 1B.
Remarks: Exiting runway 27 in a hurry & heading off straight towards domestic terminal 1A. In the background is the under-construction grand 'Sahara Star Hotel' which will have the world's largest pillar-less clear-to-sky dome of its kind.
Remarks:"Narasimha Varman" Date of Production : November 8th 1988, Handed-over to AI on 22nd November 1988 in Seattle, was flown to New York and then operated as an extra section flight to Bombay (now Mumbai) landing at BOM on the 24th of November 1988.
Remarks:"Megh Malhaar" Air India FLight AI 717 BOM-DXB, Her nose wheel gear collapsed during the pre-flight inspection. Luckily, there are no reported casualties or injuries. I had no idea of this until well into the evening when i was made aware about it. She'll bounce back soon, especially when AI has some of the finest men in the business to nurse her. Ex-United Airlines N205UA. Photo 2 of 2