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Air India names new CEO amid financial and safety concerns

Tewolde Gebremariam named CEO of Air India as the carrier faces financial losses and safety scrutiny following a recent turbulence incident.

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Air India appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and managing director. The airline is dealing with financial losses and safety concerns after a turbulence incident injured a passenger.

Air India named Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and managing director.3,2 Gebremariam replaced Campbell Wilson, who stepped down in 2026 after leading Air India's transformation since 2022.3 Wilson had informed Air India's chairman in 2024 of his intention to resign during 2026.3

Air India is facing financial losses and safety challenges under its new leadership.4 A recent turbulence incident on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi injured at least one passenger.1 The turbulence caused passengers, including the injured passenger's father, to hit the aircraft ceiling.1

The injured passenger's family alleged lapses in medical response, citing lack of ambulances and coordination.1 The turbulence incident occurred during cruise, according to the passenger's daughter.1

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  • Air India is India's flag carrier airline, headquartered in New Delhi, and operates domestic and international flights.3

  • Campbell Wilson, the former CEO, was appointed in 2022 to lead Air India's restructuring after its acquisition by the Tata Group.3

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