What Happened
New CEO Brings 37 Years of Experience to Revive Legacy Airline
Tewolde Gebremariam, the former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, has taken the helm at Air India, tasked with reviving the embattled legacy airline. With 37 years of experience, including 11 years as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Gebremariam brings a proven track record of success. However, Air India faces significant challenges, including mounting losses and eroding market share. Gebremariam’s strategy may focus on operational and maintenance improvements, as well as route and cost rationalization. The appointment was reported by The Week.