Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, was appointed as the new CEO of Air India in 2026. He succeeds Campbell Wilson, who led the airline during its initial stabilisation and integration phase after the Tata Group regained ownership in 2022. Gebremariam is known for transforming Ethiopian Airlines into a globally successful and profitable airline group by expanding international routes, modernising its fleet, strengthening cargo operations, and developing aviation training and maintenance facilities. At Air India, he is expected to focus on operational excellence, international connectivity, customer experience, safety, and the development of world-class aviation infrastructure.