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The airline builder: Meet Tewolde Gebremariam, the Ethiopian aviation veteran tasked with flying Air India into its next era

Tewolde Gebremariam, a respected turnaround specialist, now leads Air India. He previously transformed Ethiopian Airlines into Africa's largest airline group. Gebremariam navigated crises and expanded the airline's global reach significantly. Air India is undergoing a major fleet renewal and operational enhancement. This appointment signals Tata Group's focus on profitable growth…

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Air India taps Ethiopian Airlines turnaround veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO after Campbell Wilson's exit

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer. He previously led Ethiopian Airlines Group through a significant transformation. Gebremariam will now guide Air India's next growth and execution phase. The airline is focusing on profitable expansion and global positioning. This appointment follows a comprehensive global search…

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Air India and Saudia expand codeshare, strengthen India-Saudi connectivity

Air India and Saudia have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership. This agreement aims to improve air connectivity and explore broader operational cooperation. The airlines will work on expanding their existing codeshare agreement and improving network connectivity. They will also examine cooperation between their respective loyalty…

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Air India chairman N. Chandrasekaran to oversee firm with interim panel; CEO search continues, source says

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is forming an interim committee to oversee the airline. This committee will manage operations while a successor for CEO Campbell Wilson is sought. Pradeep Singh Kharola, a former civil aviation official, will also join the panel. Wilson's notice period concludes on September 30, marking his…

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Air India may restore some flight schedules amid easing West Asia conflict: Sources

According to airline sources, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson communicated to employees that the easing of the conflict has created a more stable operating environment, which in turn has increased available airspace and led to a significant moderation in fuel prices.

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Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates first hub-and-spoke flight from Varanasi via Delhi

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu launched Air India's 'Easy Connect' initiative in Varanasi, establishing the first hub-and-spoke flight to connect the city globally via New Delhi. This model aims to boost international connectivity from smaller cities. Six destinations will soon adopt this model, with Varanasi set to receive…

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Air India at a crossroads as Tata weighs Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan for next CEO, says report

Air India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders to steer the airline through turbulent times. Aggarwal, a key figure in its transformation, faces scrutiny over global experience, while Kannan brings proven leadership from Vistara. The decision, however, is complicated by internal power…

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Air India's foundations rebuilt, but aircraft delivery delays hurt growth plans: Campbell Wilson

Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down. He states the airline has rebuilt its foundations. However, aircraft delivery delays and supply chain issues have impacted transformation and growth plans. Wilson expressed disappointment over these external factors. The next phase for Air India will focus on expansion with new aircraft…

The Economic Times

Air India expands its Maharaja charm in North America with San Francisco lounge debut

Air India has unveiled its new Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, a significant step in its strategy to elevate its premium image on key North American routes.

The Economic Times

Singapore Airlines defends its decision to invest in loss-making Air India: 'We know the market and how difficult it feels'

SIA reported a 57.4% drop in FY2025 net income to $927 million. Profits were partially eroded by losses from the airline's investment in Air India.

Fortune

Air India cuts nearly 100 flights after Iran war sends fuel prices soaring

Airline’s CEO says massive rise in jet fuel prices and airspace closures in India’s neighbourhood ‘have caused many of our international flights to become unprofitable to operate’

The Independent UK

Air India chief executive resigns after deadly crash and mounting safety concerns

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Air India chief resigns 10 months after devastating Ahmedabad crash and amid mounting financial troubles

Airline continues to reel from impacts of last year’s crash involving a London-bound plane in western India, which killed 260 people

The Independent UK

Boeing aircraft ‘lost’ for 13 years turns up in airport parking bay

The Boeing 737 sat untouched at Kolkata airport for 13 years – quietly accumulating parking fees

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Evening Standard

‘God gave me life but took all my happiness’ says sole survivor of Air India crash that killed 241

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, describes the impact of losing his brother and challenges faced post-crash

The Independent UK

Sole survivor from Air India plane crash that killed 241 people speaks out

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh says he is ‘broken’ and suffers constant flashbacks

The Guardian - AU

Air India under growing pressure as safety record scrutinised after deadly crash

Indian government has called for better oversight on safety at the legacy airline as regulators issue warnings

Euronews

Indian regulator orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on 12 June shortly after take-off, killing all but one of the 242 people on board, as well as 19 people on the ground.

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The Independent UK

Tata’s Air India crash aftermath in numbers, from record insurance claim to flight cancellations

Total liability of over £350m is expected to make the Tata-owned airline’s Ahmedabad disaster the most expensive aviation insurance claim in India’s history

The Independent UK

India orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash

India's aviation regulator has ordered airlines to inspect fuel control switches on certain Boeing models

The Guardian - UK

Indian regulator orders airlines to check Boeing fuel switches after plane crash report

Air India cautions investigation into Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash is in early stages as speculation about cause grows

The Independent UK

Who were the pilots of doomed Air India flight as preliminary report brings scrutiny?

One pilot was nearing retirement while the other was just beginning his aviation career

Al Jazeera

‘No basis’: Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash

Two commercial pilots groups reject initial probe into June 12 crash, calling it ‘reckless and unfounded insinuation’.

The Independent UK

Air India CEO says pilots ‘passed’ tests as criticism mounts over probe report

Campbell Wilson says in internal memo investigation ‘far from over’

The Independent UK

Air India flight cuts: How many have been axed and what are your rights?

The Indian national airline is cancelling dozens of flights ahead of the summer rush

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