NEW DELHI: the first of two VVIP aircraft Air India One for PresidentThe Vice President and Prime Minister will arrive in India on Thursday.
“The Special Extra Section Flight (SESF) aircraft for the country’s VVIP arrives today at Delhi International Airport,” government sources told ANI.
In early August contingents of senior Air India officials, security officials and senior government officials had gone to the United States to accept delivery of the SESF or VVIP aircraft. Air india One.
“A joint team of senior officials from National Carrier Air India, security personnel from VVIP and senior government officials are on their way to the US to accept delivery of VVIP’s Air India One flight,” senior officials told ANI at the time. government sources.
Air India One is equipped with an advanced and secure communication system that allows to make use of the audio and video communication functions in the air without piracy or recording concerns, “sources familiar with the details told ANI.
The VVIP B-777 aircraft is a replacement for the Boeing B-747 wide-body jumbo jet whose call sign is Air India One. The interior design of the aircraft is very attractive, which was recently modified by Boeing, in addition to other customizations.
“The aircraft has a large suit / cabin for the VVIP, a mini medical center has also been enabled on the aircraft. It also has a standard space for the press. The rear seats are of the Economy category while the rest of the seats they are Business class. B777 aircraft can fly more than 17 hours straight, “reported the sources.
Air India will receive the aircraft which will then be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF). After that, the registration of the new aircraft will be unregistered and a new registration SOP will be placed in the process because the VVIP aircraft will operate under IAF.
Air India pilots will also be part of the aircraft’s operational team until IAF pilots gain experience in handling the variant. Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) will maintain the aircraft.
The new Boeing 777 VVIP guest aircraft is also equipped with advanced defense systems and will be fully operated by IAF pilots in due course.
The Air India Boeing 777’s color had been completely changed, including changes to the aircraft design based on recommendations and further approval from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
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