An Air India flight from Mumbai to Bhopal made a precautionary landing in Bhopal on April 26 after a suspected technical issue, the airline said.
“The crew of flight AI633 from Mumbai to Bhopal on April 26 decided to make a precautionary landing at Bhopal due to a suspected technical issue as per standard operating procedures,” Air India said in a statement.
The airline also confirmed that the plane landed safely and that all passengers and crew members disembarked without any incident. The statement added, “The plane underwent checks and alternative arrangements were made to transport the passengers to their destination.”
Meanwhile, Air India also unveiled its first upgraded and upgraded twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 (registered VT-ANT) on Sunday, marking the successful completion of the nose-to-tail cabin modernization of the first of the 26 B787 aircraft, according to a press release.
The aircraft, which received extensive interior upgrades at the Boeing Modification Center in Victorville, California, was later painted in Air India’s stunning new livery at AeroPro, an FAA Part-145 certified aircraft paint facility in San Bernardino, California.
As part of the modernization, the aircraft’s interior has been completely reconfigured, converting it from a previously two-class layout to a now modern three-class configuration with the installation of brand new seats and an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, bringing the aircraft in line with Air India’s latest widebody product standards, as seen on its new bespoke Boeing 787-9 which was introduced in January 2026.
The first B787 took approximately 12,825 man-hours over 45 days to perform the upgrade, with teams progressing through a tight workflow – from removing old interiors to reconfiguring the cabins, installing new seats, carpets and wall panels, refurbishing the galleys and lavatories, and rigorous testing of the new seats and cabin components.
