BusinessAir India Incoming MD Prioritizes Safety, Reliability, Profitability
Air India's incoming CEO and MD, Tewolde Gebremariam, emphasized passenger safety and operational reliability as top priorities during his first town hall with employees. He highlighted the need for a stronger safety-reporting culture and better disruption recovery to boost customer confidence. Tewolde also stressed sustainable profitability through revenue growth and cost discipline, noting Air India's widening losses, with a ₹22,238 crore net loss in FY26. The airline plans to reward employees for cost-saving ideas and improve revenue across international, commercial, and cargo sectors.
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