‘Air India One’: B-777s for VIP travel

The first of two Boeing 777-300ERs for transportation of India’s President, Vice President and Prime Minister (VT-ALV) arrived at Palam Airport Delhi on 1 October 2020. Formerly with Air India, cabins of the two 777s were extensively refitted and the aircraft equipped with missile defence systems, known as large aircraft infrastructure counter measures (LAIRCM) and Self-Protection Suites (SPS). ‘Air India One’ is equipped with an advanced and secured communication system that allows availing of audio and video communication functions in flight without concerns of hacking or being taped.