Air India’s transformation is gathering pace—and at the heart of its long-haul renewal is the Airbus A350‑900. As of 2025, the airline is steadily expanding services across its international network, making the Air India A350 one of the smartest aircraft to spot in our skies.
Air India A350 Fleet Status: In Service & On Order
Air India A350 (c) Mark Bess
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6 A350-900s are currently in service (as of July 2025).
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All A350s delivered so far were originally built for Aeroflot, before being reconfigured for Air India.
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A total of 20 A350-900s are on firm order as part of a much larger fleet renewal.
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Deliveries of A350-1000s will follow, but the -900 is the current flagship in operation.
Routes Flying the A350-900 (2025)
Current long-haul routes using the A350‑900:
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Delhi (DEL) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR): Daily A350‑900 operations began in early 2024.
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Delhi (DEL) ↔ Dubai (DXB): Initially used for crew familiarisation and short-haul operations—still active on select flights.
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Delhi (DEL) ↔ Singapore (SIN): Introduced for medium-haul premium travel.
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Mumbai (BOM) ↔ London Heathrow (LHR): A350-900 now flying select rotations.
Newer 2025 additions:
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Delhi (DEL) ↔ New York JFK: Daily service with A350-900 began in mid-2025.
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Mumbai (BOM) ↔ Frankfurt (FRA): Introduced Q2 2025 on alternating days.
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Delhi (DEL) ↔ Paris CDG: A350-900 gradually replacing 777s through summer 2025.
Where to Spot Air India’s A350‑900
Air India A350 Pramodkraj12, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL): Hub of A350 operations, with multiple daily departures.
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Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji (BOM): Increasing A350 presence on international flights.
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London Heathrow (LHR): Daily visibility from both DEL and BOM.
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New York JFK, Paris CDG, Frankfurt, Singapore, Dubai: Watch for Air India’s quiet, powerful A350s.
Summary Table
| Route | Service Frequency | A350‑900 Status |
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| DEL ↔ LHR | Daily | In full operation |
| DEL ↔ DXB | Frequent short-haul flights | Ongoing since 2024 |
| DEL ↔ SIN | Several times weekly | Active |
| BOM ↔ LHR | Select rotations | Active |
| DEL ↔ JFK | Daily (from mid-2025) | Started 2025 |
| BOM ↔ FRA | Every other day (Q2 2025) | Active |
| DEL ↔ CDG | Alternating with 777s | Being phased in |
Air India’s A350‑900 is a the airline’s long-haul rebirth, despite recent tragedies and controversies. With its distinctive new livery, quiet Rolls-Royce engines, and modern interiors, this aircraft is quickly becoming a mainstay on some of the airline’s busiest routes.
