Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam after reported PIA shortlist

The Story in Brief

Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its chief executive officer and managing director. Aaj Tak reports that Pakistan International Airlines had shortlisted him for the top job after its privatisation, but was awaiting security clearance before making any announcement. Bloomberg had earlier reported his selection, while an unnamed PIA official told Arab News that clearance was required. Gebremariam led Ethiopian Airlines from 2011 until his retirement in March 2022. During that period, the carrier expanded its fleet, international network and maintenance operations, and built Addis Ababa into a major African aviation hub.

The Indian Opinion

The easy story is that India somehow ‘snatched’ a Pakistani airline’s chosen chief. That overstates what is known. PIA never formally announced Gebremariam’s appointment, and the reports describe him as shortlisted while clearances were pending. The stronger test is now at Air India: can his experience translate into better operations, fleet renewal and passenger service? Its progress should be judged by punctuality, reliability and financial performance, not a cross-border recruitment anecdote.

Source: aajtak.in

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