Remarks:[1200 px] AI 995 gets pushed back to operate DEL - DXB – DEL. Initial days for the
National carrier with the Dream)liner Ops, hoping to see these birds in the skies very
soon.
Remarks: Taxing to its gate at Terminal 3 after arriving from Bangalore. Before the grounding of all Dreamliners, Air India operated a 787 on one if its DEL-BLR and DEL-MAA flights.
Remarks: The Dreamliner is welcomed to Bangalore during its first flight from New Delhi by a water salute. Before the grounding, AI used to operate two daily flights to Bangalore using the Dreamliners.
Remarks: Part of the "Kingfisher Graveyard" at Bangalore airport following the carrier's grounding. Its mainly ATRs that are stored at BIAL, but this A320 and A321 were also parked. They have since been moved to a different location in the airport to free up these frequently used remote bays.
Remarks: Dis-embarking at Bangalore.
Air India has configured its Dreamliner in nine abreast (3-3-3) seating for economy class. I must say its a little cramped.
Remarks: My DEL-BLR flight was the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as planned. A perfect end to awesome spotting session at Delhi aiport.
A lovely spotless blue sky greets us as we break fog cover and climb to our crusing altitude.
Remarks: The cutting edge in aviation technology meets Indian tradition. The remnants of a puja performed during the first visit of the 787 to Bangalore.
Remarks: These 18 Business Class Flat-Bed seats are made by Contour Aerospace UK. 23 Inches wide, they go fully Lie- Flat to make a cozy 74 inch/6'1" bed. The Armrest can also be raised to double-up as a Privacy Divider. The IFE is Thales' State- of-the-art TopSeries i8000 - 15.4" seat back LCD Displays with AVOD, USB Connectivity, Noise-Cancelling audio jacks and passenger control units with a tethered keyboard + Power Outlet Pins. As you can see, each seat has an Ottoman with storage capacity. The Leather Headrest is electronically operated & turns into a pillow in the Flat-Bed configuration while the backrest provides Lumbar support.
