Key Facts
• On August 30, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sendai by train.
• The Indian Air Force’s government aircraft, based on the Boeing 777-300ER, landed at Sendai Airport.
• The aircraft features living quarters, a conference room, a medical room, and press facilities.
• It is equipped with advanced security systems, including missile warning sensors and self-defense mechanisms.
• The GE90-115B engine powering the aircraft holds the Guinness World Record as the most powerful turbofan engine.
• The Boeing 777-300ER measures 73.9m in length, 64.8m in wingspan, and has a range of 14,000 km.
• Typically, this aircraft model is used by Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) for long-haul international flights from Tokyo.
• Sendai Airport rarely sees such large aircraft due to its usual flight operations.
• The aircraft’s visit coincided with Modi’s inspection of Tokyo Electron’s Miyagi factory and a luncheon with Japanese officials.
Summary
Sendai Airport recently hosted a rare visitor: the Indian Air Force’s government aircraft, based on the Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft, equipped with advanced security systems and powered by the record-breaking GE90-115B engine, is typically used for high-level government operations. Its arrival in Sendai on August 30, 2025, coincided with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the region, where he attended a luncheon and inspected local facilities. The aircraft’s impressive size and capabilities, including a range of 14,000 km and specialized onboard facilities, made it a striking presence at the airport, which rarely accommodates such large planes. This event highlighted the unique circumstances of its visit and the advanced technology behind the aircraft.
