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Air India CEO Eyes Wide-Body Aircraft Order Expansion, Says Profitability Remains a Concern

The airline aims to regain market share, cut costs and improve efficiency as it works toward profitability, the new chief executive said.

Summary by The Economic Times
Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam emphasized the airline's commitment to enhancing financial performance and expanding its aircraft orders. The airline seeks to capitalize on significant growth opportunities in the aviation sector amidst current industry challenges. Gebremariam expressed the need for India to make timely decisions for its potential as a global aviation hub. Air India also aims to rethink its hubs and network structure to adapt t…

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Air India seeks more wide-body jets, sees profitability 'very ...

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Air India Weighs More Widebody Jets as CEO Eyes Long-Term Growth

Air India is exploring adding more widebody aircraft, marking a notable shift in strategy as the carrier’s new leader pushes to reclaim market share and targets long-term growth.

·New York, United States
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Air India eyes more widebody jets as CEO predicts profit return

Air India is considering additional Boeing and Airbus widebody orders as new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam predicts a return to profitability.

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Air India seeks more wide-body jets for growth

Air India seeks more wide-body jets as CEO says the airline will return to profitability very soon. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore, Singapore
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Air India eyes more widebodies, cost cuts under new CEO

Air India aims to expand widebody fleets and cut costs for near-term profitability under new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.

·Chennai, India
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‘Impatient for profitability’: Air India CEO wants more wide-body aircraft

Air India is looking to order more wide-body aircraft as it wants to boost its international operations, claw back international market share from overseas carriers, and increase volumes of international-to-international connecting passengers as part of its long-term strategy

·Noida, India
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The Economic Times broke the news in Mumbai, India on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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