Air India eyes more widebody jets as new CEO predicts profitability

· Aviation · India

Air India is considering additional widebody aircraft orders from Boeing and Airbus as its new CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, predicts a return to profitability. The carrier is weighing further long-haul capacity on top of its existing order book as it rebuilds its international network. Air India has been undergoing a turnaround under Tata group ownership, with fleet renewal central to its strategy. Additional widebody orders would deepen its commitments to both planemakers and expand its ability to compete on long-haul routes.

Why it matters：A large additional widebody order would shift the global order backlog and mark a milestone in Air India's turnaround, affecting both Airbus and Boeing.

Key points

  • Air India is weighing more widebody orders from Boeing and Airbus
  • New CEO Tewolde Gebremariam predicts a return to profitability
  • The carrier is rebuilding its international network under Tata ownership

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