Air India Introduces Robotic Technology To Disinfect Aircraft Interiors

The Air India Express has become the first airline in India to use robotic technology to clean and disinfect the interiors of aircrafts using an ultraviolet Robotic device.

"A UV (ultraviolet) robotic device fitted with UV disinfection lamping system was engaged by the airline today at Delhi airport to disinfect its Boeing 737-800 aircraft," Air India Express said in a release on Thursday.

Air India Express said there are plans to extend this technology for its aircraft operating from other airports in its network in the country.