Tata names Tewolde Gebremariam Air India chief amid ₹22,238cr losses
Tata Group just picked Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Ethiopian Airlines chief, to lead Air India starting October 2026.
The airline is in a tough spot: losses have more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore in FY26, and it's facing serious scrutiny after last year's AI171 crash and dozens of safety violations.
Gebremariam made Ethiopian Airlines top carrier
Gebremariam turned Ethiopian Airlines into Africa's top carrier, growing its fleet from 33 to 130 planes and doubling destinations during his time as CEO.
He steered the airline through big crises like the Boeing 737 MAX crash and COVID-19, without needing government bailouts.
Could aid Air India's global push
With Tata aiming to make Air India a global player, Gebremariam's track record of smart investments and crisis management could be exactly what the airline needs for a fresh start.