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Thales and Air India debut region's first new 787-9 aircraft flying with Thales' AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment System
- Air India's new 787-9 is equipped with Thales' AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment (IFE). Air India is the first carrier in the Asia Pacific region to fly with Thales' AVANT Up solution.
- The first in the carrier's order of 6 new 787-9 aircraft is unveiled at Wings India 2026 (28-31 January).
- The IFE system features a vast catalogue of content showcased on stunning 4K HDR touchscreens, along with 60W USB-C and USB-A fast charging for customer devices, and the ability to pair a Bluetooth device.
The future of Indian aviation takes flight with the entry into service of Air India's new 787-9 aircraft equipped with Thales's AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) platform on 1 February 2026. Air India, the country's leading global airline and largest international carrier, continues to elevate its passenger experience with 6 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 provide the most cinematic viewing experience in the air;
- Thales' award-winning Pulse dynamic power supply enabling up to 60W of in-screen USB-A and USB-C high-speed charging;
- Bluetooth® connection to pair wireless headphones or other devices to the display;
- Interactive 3D map and immersive route-based programming;
- Intuitive user interface (UI) and Kids UI.
"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." Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Air India.
"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." Niels Steenstrup, Chief Executive Officer, Thales InFlyt Experience.
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