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Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam appointed as new Air India CEO and MD

Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam appointed as new Air India CEO and MD

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Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, one of the world’s most recognised and successful aviation chief executives, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, The appointment was announced by the airline’s Board of Directors, which said Gebremariam was selected after a detailed global search process involving internal and external candidates. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO

Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO

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Tewolde Gebremariam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO. A former Ethiopian Airlines chief, he was most recently selected to lead Pakistan International Airlines. He will succeed Campbell Wilson, who took charge of the airline soon after it was handed over to Tatas in 2022. Also Read | What lies ahead for Air India’s next CEO after Campbell Wilson “His unique strength lies in managing complex operational landscapes, driving cultural transformation, building competitive global hubs, and developing world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and aviation training infrastructure,” a press statement from Air India said about the new appointee. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Air India and Tata Sons said about the new CEO, “Having completed the initial phase of stabilization, integration, and fleet commitments under Campbell’s guidance, Air India is now entering a critical execution and expansion era. Tewolde’s track record in building one of the world’s most efficient and profitable airline groups makes him uniquely suited to lead Air India. His operational expertise, commitment to safety, and …

All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India

All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India

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Air India on Wednesday said that all 13 passengers who were admitted to hospital after the incident involving flight Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 have now been discharged. In an update issued at 3.30 pm on Wednesday, the airline said four crew members remain in hospital and continue to receive medical treatment. Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Following the incident, 13 passengers and four crew members were taken to hospital for treatment. Air India said all injured passengers have since been discharged, while the four crew members remain under medical supervision. Air India providing support The airline said its teams continue to remain at the hospitals and are in regular contact with those affected. According to Air India, staff are providing all necessary assistance and support to injured passengers, crew members and their families. Air India said the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority. The airline added that it will continue to support everyone …

Free air ticket, hidden gold and a double-cross: Smuggling scheme foiled in Lucknow

Free air ticket, hidden gold and a double-cross: Smuggling scheme foiled in Lucknow

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What began as an offer of a free ticket home from Dubai, was actually a sophisticated gold smuggling operation, but throw in a good old double-cross, spurred on by greed, and your Bollywood plot is complete. Lucknow police recovered 203.92-gram capsule containing gold powder, valued at around ₹30 lakh, which had allegedly been stolen from a courier who had arrived from Dubai. (X/@Dinehshukla) Lucknow police on Tuesday arrested two alleged members of an interstate syndicate accused of recruiting Indians in Gulf countries, using them as couriers to smuggle gold concealed inside body cavities and then taking the contraband off them after they landed in India. A third man – the courier, Mahboob Alam – has been detained for now and is being quizzed. Police and customs are using him to reach other members of the larger network. Also Read | 15 kg gold seized from Bengal village smuggled from abroad: Govt tells court “The arrested men have been identified as Deepak Verma, a native of Balrampur, currently living in Ludhiana, and Ram Pratap Dubey of …

Madhya Pradesh air ambulances, launched in 2024, served 159 people, 32 had BJP links

Madhya Pradesh air ambulances, launched in 2024, served 159 people, 32 had BJP links

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Madhya Pradesh’s PM (Prime Minister) Shri Air Ambulance Service launched in May 2024 has benefited 159 patients; 32 of them are either leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party or their friends or relatives. In all, the state has spent ₹36 crore on the service till July 7, according to the health department (In picture: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav) (@DrMohanYadav51) Of the 159, only 13 have paid for the service — those without an Ayushman card and being flown to a hospital outside the state have to pay for it according to the contours of the scheme — including a BJP leader and his relatives/friends. The scheme comes under the health department and health minister Rajendra Shukla said people haven’t paid for the service because the government sometimes pays on humanitarian grounds. What air ambulance operator said The service is provided by Flyola, a private company that offers on-demand custom flight solutions. It handles operations via a 24-hour non-scheduled facility at the Bhopal Airport State Hangar. Also read: ‘Resignations part of politics’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar …

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence injures 17; DGCA probe begins

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence injures 17; DGCA probe begins

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Air India on Tuesday said that its Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 experienced a sudden loss of altitude during the cruise phase of the journey, leaving 17 people injured before the aircraft landed safely in the national capital. In its latest update issued at 6.50 pm, the airline said the Airbus A320neo aircraft was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when it encountered the momentary in-flight event. The aircraft continued its journey normally after the sudden loss of altitude and landed safely in Delhi at 11.07 am. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

MacBook Air Delays Could Complicate Laptop Rollouts

MacBook Air Delays Could Complicate Laptop Rollouts

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Some MacBook Air orders are taking weeks longer than usual, creating a scheduling issue for buyers who expected Apple’s lightweight laptop to arrive quickly. Businesses, schools, and teams planning late-summer rollouts may need to check delivery windows before setting start dates, classroom schedules, device refreshes, or replacement plans. A new Times of India report, citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, says Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is facing significant availability issues, with shipping delays across many configurations and some orders pushed into late August or early September. The report links the delays to the global memory shortage rather than a back-to-school rush. Apple has not publicly explained the Air delays or given a recovery timeline, however. Similar supply pressure has affected higher-end Macs, including the Mac Studio. The MacBook Air reaches a broader group of buyers because it is often the standard choice for users who need macOS without workstation-level performance. Memory pressure reaches the MacBook Air Apple introduced the M5 MacBook Air in March and called it the world’s most popular laptop. The company said the new …

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters turbulence, passengers injured

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters turbulence, passengers injured

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An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi encountered a brief episode of turbulence during its journey on Monday, causing a temporary change in altitude and leaving a small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries. The airline said flight AI2379 landed safely at Delhi airport and all passengers and crew members disembarked without further incident. Air India described the incident as a brief turbulence-related event that resulted in a momentary change in altitude. “Air India confirms that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude,” an Air India spokesperson said. “The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew have safely disembarked,” the spokesperson added. Passengers with minor injuries shifted for medical evaluation The airline said there were no reports of serious injuries following the turbulence. However, a small number of passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and …

Airlines report 352 major flight defects till June, Akasa and Air India top list

Airlines report 352 major flight defects till June, Akasa and Air India top list

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Over 350 significant technical defects were reported in domestic and international flight operations between January and June this year, the government said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Akasa Air reported the highest number of defects at 152, followed by Air India Express with 53, IndiGo with 47 and Air India with 46 of what the ministry said were significant technical defects. (Photo for representation) (PTI) Responding to a question by Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said that 352 significant defects were recorded during the period, of which 334 were in domestic flights. As per the government data, Akasa Air reported the highest number of defects at 152, followed by Air India Express with 53, IndiGo with 47 and Air India with 46 of what the ministry said were significant technical defects. Low cost airline SpiceJet accounted for nine such defects during the six-month period. The data also showed that regional airlines like Star Air, Fly91 and India One Air reported 29, nine …

‘No abnormality’ in fuel switch test of Boeing 787, Centre tells Parliament after Air India grounded flight

‘No abnormality’ in fuel switch test of Boeing 787, Centre tells Parliament after Air India grounded flight

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No abnormality was found in the fuel control switch (FCS) locking mechanism of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot flagged a possible defect on an Air India London–Bengaluru flight (AI-132) earlier this year, the government has said. An Air India pilot reported a fault in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. (PTI) The pilot in command (PIC) recorded the issue in the aircraft’s logbook as soon as the plane returned to Bengaluru on February 2, after which the airline grounded it. Fuel control switches of Boeing 787s have been in the focus since the crash of flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on June 12 last year. ALSO READ | AAIB grounded by doubts over its July 2025 crash probe In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had directed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-level testing of the FCS locking mechanism in Seattle as a continued airworthiness measure. “Detailed examination of Fuel Control Switch including structural integrity of Fuel …