Tata Group-owned Air India has officially launched a $400-million refurbishment program to upgrade 67 of its legacy aircraft.

Air India, owned by the Tata Group, said on Tuesday that it would spend $400 million to refurbish the interiors of 67 planes, or more than half its fleet, as part of a multi-million dollar transformation of the former state-run carrier.

"Legacy" planes have been part of Air India's fleet before the Tata Group, after privatisation, took control of the airline in January 2022

Air India launches a $400 million refurbishment program for 67 aircraft, including A320neo and Boeing aircraft, featuring new cabins, seats, and amenities.

Air India has commenced its refit programme for a phased revamp of 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet. The refit, which is over US$400m, will lead to a

Air India, country's leading airline, on September 17 announced the commencement of its over $400 million refit programme for a phased revamp of 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet. This refit will lead to a refresh of the product to the new Air India experience — with modern three-cabin configuration,

Over the years, Air India had developed a reputation of having run-down aircraft cabins and an ageing fleet as the then government-owned airline was under severe financial stress.

The revamp comes as the airline ramps up its international operations amid stiff competition from global carriers