Air India Seeks More Jets

Air India plans to order more wide-body aircraft to expand its international routes and expects to return to profitability very soon according to its chief executive. The carrier is currently undertaking a major turnaround under the ownership of the Tata Group.

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Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam speaks at an aviation event in New Delhi, India, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Air India is seeking to expand its wide-body aircraft order to boost international traffic, Chief Executive Tewolde Gebremariam said on Tuesday morning. The carrier expects to return to profitability very soon amid an ongoing turnaround. The airline is accelerating fleet renewal efforts to compete more effectively on long-haul routes originating from India.