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Air India Finds Forgotten Boeing 737-200

December 3, 2025

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Air India found a forgotten Boeing 737-200 at Kolkata Airport.
The jet had been parked for over a decade.
Parking fees totaled nearly $120,000.
The aircraft will be used as a training platform.

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Strategic Implications

This incident may indicate gaps in Air India's asset management and record-keeping, which could have broader implications for the airline's operational efficiency and cost control. The rediscovery of the aircraft suggests a need for improved tracking and maintenance of idle assets, which could benefit from digitalization and automation.

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What Happened

Decade-Old Jet Rediscovered At Kolkata Airport With Surprise Parking Bill

Air India has rediscovered a long-lost Boeing 737-200 that had been sitting at Kolkata Airport for over a decade, incurring a surprise parking bill of nearly $120,000. The aircraft, registered VT-EHH, was taken out of service in 2012 and had slipped out of the airline’s records due to staff turnover and administrative lapses. After confirming ownership, Air India arranged for the jet’s removal and paid the parking fee. The 43-year-old aircraft will now serve as a non-flying training platform for aviation maintenance technicians at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India. This story was first reported by AeroTime.

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