THE first Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying passengers to Australia has touched down in Melbourne, marking the return of direct Air India flights. Flight AI311 arrived at Melbourne Airport at 11.59am, 39 minutes behind schedule.
The 256-seat plane left Delhi for Sydney before continuing on to Melbourne.
Melbourne Airport CEO Chris Woodruff said the new daily service was an aviation milestone.
"We are delighted to welcome Air India to Melbourne Airport," Mr Woodruff said.
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The 256-seat plane left Delhi for Sydney before continuing on to Melbourne.
Melbourne Airport CEO Chris Woodruff said the new daily service was an aviation milestone.
"We are delighted to welcome Air India to Melbourne Airport," Mr Woodruff said.
