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

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

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Air India is shifting a larger share of its Europe‑ and America‑bound services to Mumbai because of ongoing airspace restrictions over Pakistan, said CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam on Tuesday. The airline aims to rebalance its international operations amid the operational hurdles caused by the Pakistan airspace ban.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    “Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency,” Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said of the airline’s approach to costs, adding that he was “impatient to see profitability as soon as possible”

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    Air India is set to bolster its international reach by expanding orders for wide-body aircraft. CEO Tewolde Gebremariam remains optimistic about returning to profitability soon, despite the challenges of losses and escalating costs. The airline has initiated fleet renewal and adopted cost-saving…

    — The Times of India

  • right · 2 outlets

    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…

    — The Economic Times

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Air India CEO targets lower costs, higher passenger yields to steer airline towards profitability

Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline is working to reduce operating costs and improve passenger yields as it pursues a financial turnaround. The plan includes bringing unit costs in line with industry levels, restructuring its Delhi network, expanding international flights from Mumbai…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Air India may shift Europe, US operations to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline was considering rebalancing its hubs and restructuring its international operations to mitigate the impact of Pakistan's airspace closure. “We have a unique problem with the closure of Pakistani airspace. It is affecting us, but our…

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