Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as chief executive officer

Tata Group-owned Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO, signalling a senior leadership change as the carrier pursues its turnaround and expansion plans.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 09:05 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive officer, marking a senior leadership change at the Tata Group-owned airline.

Why this matters

Air India’s CEO appointment follows recent signals involving a DGCA probe into Phuket-Delhi turbulence injuries, adding a senior leadership change as the carrier manages operational scrutiny and expansion.

Leadership signals are accelerating, up 52,100% quarter over quarter.