Just like a Swiss Army knife, every aircraft in an airline’s fleet serves a specific purpose—Air India’s 787s handle medium-haul missions, the 777s take on long-haul duties, and the A350 leads as the flagship. But airlines didn’t always get to stick to their perfect playbook. Out of necessity, opportunity, or pure capacity crunch, they sometimes introduce aircraft that evolve into quirky subfleets hidden within otherwise predictable lineups. A Braniff 747SP. Picture via Brani

As an Avgeek for many years, I have had most of my attention only to the glamorous side of aviation focusing mainly on luxurious million dollar worth aircraft with bespoke interior flying premium routes, However, today we wont be focusing on that. Instead, we will be looking at aviations silent heros, they may not be the most fancy or operate on popular routes but are nevertheless important, shaping the connectivity of India. In more dramatic words, they are the silent heros

Indian aviation has come a long way from its “wild wild west” era. Today, it’s a force to be reckoned with! Billions of dollars' worth of airplanes are being ordered, and new routes are being added. But as a seasoned flyer, there’s something that’s been gnawing at me: HOW DID INDIAN AIRLINES GO FROM COMFORT TO CONVENIENCE? How did we go from world-class products and service in the 2000s to cramming passengers like cattle on planes? Let’s dive into this fascinating journey tog

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