Gebremariam was chosen following an intensive global search led by Air India’s board committee. Ending months of speculation, Air India’s board of directors announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, as CEO & Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, on Wednesday. Gebremariam is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished leaders...
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Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki Join Forces to Explore eVTOL Medical Logistics in India
Facing urban traffic congestion, the initiative targets faster emergency medical transport while bolstering India’s healthcare infrastructure. Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Motor Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the feasibility of using electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for medical logistics in India. The partnership aims to assess how aerial mobility...
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India to Develop 44 Airports Under Hub‑and‑Spoke Plan, Civil Aviation Secretary Says
With airports and passenger traffic rising, the government targets adding 60 more airports to the scheme within three years. India plans to develop 44 airports under a phased hub‑and‑spoke strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global aviation hub, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said on Tuesday. “We will gradually develop four aviation...
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Air India to Move Operations to JFK’s New Terminal 6 in 2028
The decision aligns Air India with fellow Star Alliance members, enabling customers through codeshare and interline partnerships to enjoy seamless, same‑terminal connections across the Americas. JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6 (T6), announced that...
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Air India, Lufthansa Group Ink Landmark MoU to Boost India‑Europe Connectivity
The MoU seeks to capitalise on opportunities opened by the landmark India‑EU Free Trade Agreement. Air India and the Lufthansa Group on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing the framework for a joint business agreement between their carriers and subsidiaries. The comprehensive alliance encompasses Air India Express, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways,...
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Air India Unveils First Line‑Fit Boeing 787‑9, Signals Bold Global Transformation in 2026
By year‑end, Air India will have at least 20 widebody aircraft serving Europe, East Asia, Australia, and beyond, CEO & Managing Director Campbell Wilson said. National flag carrier Air India will be expanding its international operations with 20 widebody aircraft towards the end of this year, Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, has said. Speaking...
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Air India, Singapore Airlines Ink Cooperation Framework to Deepen Partnership
Beyond enhancing connectivity between Singapore and India, the move marks another step in Air India’s bid to reclaim its position as India’s leading international carrier. Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement to deepen their long‑standing partnership through definitive joint business agreements. The agreement was formalised in Mumbai on...
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Air India Adds Fourth Daily Delhi-London Flight, Expands UK Network for Winter 2025
The carrier has deployed A350 and B787 aircraft on the high-demand route, as well as restored services across Birmingham and Gatwick. Air India has announced the addition of a fourth daily flight between Delhi and London (Heathrow) as part of its Northern Winter 2025 schedule, effective October 26. The move increases the airline’s frequency on...
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Air India-STARLUX Interline Deal Opens Seamless Access to Taiwan via Southeast Asia Gateways
The agreement allows Air India passengers to reach Taipei via shared gateways in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. In return, STARLUX passengers gain seamless access to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru through the same transit points. Indian flag carrier Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Taiwan-based...
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Air India, Airbus Launch Advanced Pilot Training Hub in Gurugram
With the launch of this facility, India’s national carrier is consolidating its pilot training infrastructure into a single hub at the Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram. Air India and Airbus have inaugurated a state-of-the-art pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana. The 12,000 sq m facility will train over...