Air India calls the iconic Maharaja mast 'Tata', these changes after rebranding

The livery of the aircraft features an expanded color palette of the classic Air India red and orange, with the use of deep red, brinjal, and gold on the tail and belly of the aircraft.

The airline has removed the Air India written in Hindi from the side and replaced it with belly paint. The tail of any flight attracts the most attention.

In this new livery, the tail includes Vistara's golden window sills, a mix of the iconic red and purple, a nod to the airline's history and future. The rest of the aircraft uses the same color combination, with red wing tips and gold accents on the belly.

Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson says the first aircraft to wear the new livery will be the airline's A350, which will arrive in December 2023.

The current Air India fleet consists of 120 aircraft divided between the Airbus A320 family and Boeing's wide-body 777 and 787.

Air India's recent orders from Airbus and Boeing include 210 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and 40 A350s plus 190 737 MAX, 20 787s, and 10 777Xs from Boeing.

The historic Maharaja mascot of Air India has not been given a place in the new logo. Many will remember the Maharaja and its history but it is clear that Air India is now putting its past to rest to build its future.

However, the airline has not completely phased out the Maharajah mascot. The airline said the Maharaja's presence will extend to the airline's premium classes and airport lounges. The airline's decision to retain Maharaja has been inspired by the nostalgic appeal of the airline's old passengers.