The damage done by the delay of the 787 to AI has been substantial, whether one likes it or not. Even with all the red-tape that AI is burdened with the airlines route expansion is practically on hold due to non-availability of aircraft. The 787 was supposed to be a game-change for AI. At the moment they are actively looking and are in the final stages to arrange for 10 A330s to fill the void.
Yes they mucked up with the 77LRs but that is a whole separate issue.
Since the delays I strongly believe AI would have lost projected revenues in excess of $500 million easily.
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