‘Shahjehan’ Returns Air India’s Boeing 747 Model Welcomes UNESCO Delegates at Red Fort
The historic Red Fort has become the centre of global cultural discussions as it hosts the 20th session of UNESCO ’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). Adding a nostalgic touch to the event is the striking model of Air India’s vintage Boeing 747 ‘Shahjehan’, placed prominently outside a newly opened gallery inside the Mughal-era complex. Air India’s iconic Boeing 747 ‘Shahjehan’ has returned in spirit to greet delegates at UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage meet showcased alongside 300 rare artefacts from the Maharaja Collection While the name evokes memories of Emperor Shah Jahan, the aircraft model represents Air India’s iconic ‘Emperor’ fleet luxurious Boeing 747s that once flew under the tagline “Your Palace in the Sky.” The model, bearing the tail number VT-EBE, stands in front of a British-era barrack that now houses treasures from Air India’s ‘Maharaja Collection’. Nearly 300 rare objects Chola bronzes, ...