Air India’s new 787-9 aircraft equipped with Thales’s AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) platform on 1 February 2026. Air India continues to elevate its passenger experience with six new 787-9 aircraft equipped with AVANT Up.
World-Class Inflight Entertainment
Air India is introducing the next generation of Vista, its award-winning IFE system, to elevate the passenger viewing experience. The system on the new 787-9 features over 3,000 hours of content and the largest library of Indian entertainment available in multiple languages.
Vista, powered by Thales’ AVANT Up IFE, combines state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies including:
- Ultra-responsive Optiq 4K QLED HDR displays designed to deliver a cinematic viewing experience
- Thales’ award-winning Pulse dynamic power supply enabling up to 60W of in-screen USB-A and USB-C high-speed charging
- Bluetooth® connectivity for pairing wireless headphones or personal devices
- Interactive 3D map and immersive route-based programming
- Intuitive user interface (UI) and Kids UI
Air India Leadership Perspective
“As we embark on this exciting new chapter with our state-of-the-art 787-9, we’re thrilled to offer our passengers an unparalleled inflight experience. By integrating Thales’ cutting-edge AVANT Up system, we are enhancing the comfort and entertainment on board but also showcasing the warmth and hospitality that Air India is known for. This milestone is a significant step forward in our commitment to leading the future of Indian aviation, offering our customers the best of technology and Indian culture in the sky,” said Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Air India.
Thales’ Perspective on the Collaboration
“We are proud to support Air India’s customer-centric modernisation journey and bring extraordinary inflight experiences onboard, showcasing the best of India to the world. AVANT Up flying on the airline’s new 787-9 marks a new chapter in our long-standing collaboration. Together, we are elevating the standards for entertainment in the sky, by combining world-class technology with the warmth of Indian hospitality,”
said Niels Steenstrup, Chief Executive Officer, Thales InFlyt Experience.
