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More widebody aircraft, regain market share, cost cutting: Inside Air India CEO’s turnaround plan for the carrier

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Air India plans to order more widebody aircraft as CEO Tewolde Gebremariam seeks to regain market share and pursue long-term growth. Backed by its shareholders, the airline is also working to cut costs and improve revenue as losses, airspace restrictions and aircraft delivery delays pose hurdles.

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