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AI officials leave for US to get custom-made B777 plane for VVIP travel

During the travel of the VVIPs, the two B777 aircraft will be operated by pilots of the Indian Air Force and not of Air India

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Another custom-made B777 plane is likely to be received from Boeing in September, the official added

Press Trust of India
Senior officials of Air India have gone to the US to receive from Boeing a custom-made B777 aircraft that will be used to fly Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Indian dignitaries, senior officials said on Friday.

"Some senior officials of the central government are also part of the team that has gone to the US to receive the plane from Boeing," said an official of the national carrier.

Another custom-made B777 plane is likely to be received from Boeing in September, the official added.

It was expected that the delivery of these two planes, which are earmarked for