Photos: Air India receives first Charleston built Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-ANI

October 8, 2012 Comments Off on Photos: Air India receives first Charleston built Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-ANI 184 Views

Last week Boeing delivered to Air India, the carrier’s third 787 Dreamliner. ZA237, LN 46, registered VT-ANI. This the first aircraft built at the new Boeing assembly line in Charleston, and the first outside the venerable Everett factory near Seattle.

Courtesy Boeing, some special photos of the delivery ceremony.

Boeing India President Dinesh Keskar and Air India Representatives cut the ribbon

While VT-ANI was the third Dreamliner delivered to Air India, the carrier released a photo of this aircraft, instead of the first aircraft that was delivered.

Do you know the registration number and line number of the first Dreamliner delivered to Air India? Post your answer via a comment.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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