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 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,

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

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

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.