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Tewolde Gebremariam, the former chief of Ethiopian Airlines, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India. He brings 37 years of aviation experience to the role, succeeding Campbell Wilson.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announced that the airline will cut international flights until July, citing the extremely challenging situation with airspace and rising jet fuel costs. This measure is a response to the economic pressures faced by the airline industry.
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations and canceled all its flights, leading to chaos for passengers and job losses for 17,000 employees. Other airlines and the US government are providing assistance for rebooking and support for affected travelers and workers.
Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position as the CEO of Air India, stepping down before the completion of his five-year term.
Air India has announced cuts to its international flight schedule between May and July, with CEO Campbell Wilson stating that many routes have become unprofitable.
The disruption is beginning to have a financial impact on the sector, with jet fuel prices more than doubling, CEO Campbell Wilson said.