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Can Tewolde Gebremariam repeat Ethiopia’s aviation miracle at Air India?

Tewolde Gebremariam, retired Ethiopian Airlines CEO
Tewolde Gebremariam, retired Ethiopian Airlines CEO

Michael Masrie

Michael Masrie is Best Pan-Africa Voice 2026, Award Winner journalist covering East Africa’s political economy across politics and policy, global markets, capital, and the digital economy.
  • Former Ethiopian Airlines chief takes Air India helm
  • Nearly 600 aircraft orders test proven turnaround model

 

NEW DELHI, INDIA – Air India has turned to the architect of Africa’s most successful airline transformation to lead its next chapter, betting that an Ethiopian blueprint can deliver one of aviation’s most ambitious turnarounds.

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