Air India enters multi-year agreement with Boeing for component services program to support entire 787 fleet

Air India has signed a multi‑year agreement with Boeing Global Services to provide comprehensive component support for its entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, covering both current aircraft and future deliveries. The deal was finalized on January 28, 2026, at Wings India in Hyderabad.

Scope of Coverage
- Applies to all Boeing 787s in Air India’s fleet, including those already in service and those on order.
- Ensures long‑term support as Air India expands its widebody operations.

Component Services Program (CSP)
- Component pooling: Immediate access to a global inventory of serviceable 787 parts.
- Repair & overhaul: Boeing will handle repair, modification, and overhaul of critical components.
- Rapid replacement: Faster turnaround for line‑replaceable units, minimizing aircraft downtime.
- Predictive maintenance: Data‑driven monitoring to improve reliability and reduce unexpected failures.

Strategic Importance
Fleet Reliability - Reduces delays and cancellations by ensuring parts availability.
Operational Efficiency - Streamlines maintenance processes, lowering costs.
Passenger Experience - More consistent long‑haul service with fewer disruptions.
Global Expansion - Supports Air India’s plan to grow its international network using 787s.

Context
- Air India currently operates 787‑8 and 787‑9 Dreamliners on long‑haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia.
- The airline is in the midst of a massive fleet renewal, with firm orders for 250 Boeing aircraft (including 787s and 737 MAX jets) and hundreds of Airbus aircraft.
- This agreement ensures that as the fleet grows, maintenance and reliability standards remain consistent.