Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam joins Air India’s transformation push
Tata-owned Air India has recruited former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as it pursues international expansion, fleet renewal and operational turnaround. The carrier operates 187 aircraft and has more than 400 on order.
Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam chose Tata-owned Air India over PIA, citing Air India’s clearer execution and expansion roadmap. He joins as Air India pursues international growth with 187 aircraft and more than 400 on order amid operational and competitive challenges.
Why this matters
The appointment follows signals that Air India’s new CEO faces losses, safety scrutiny and a complex fleet turnaround, while customer surveys identify timeliness as the carrier’s top pain point.
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