New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Air India's CEO and Managing Director-designate Tewolde Gebremariam has identified safety, operational reliability and sustainable profitability as key priorities for the airline as it continues its transformation and prepares for its next phase of growth, industry sources said.

Tewolde, who will assume the role after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, outlined the priorities during his first company-wide townhall with Air India employees, according to industry sources.

He said the airline has made significant progress since its return to the Tata Group, including the merger and integration of Air India and Vistara, while highlighting the opportunities ahead as the carrier seeks to strengthen its positi...