New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Air India is planning to add more widebody aircraft to its fleet as it looks to strengthen its international operations. The expansion push comes as CEO Tewolde Gebremariam signals stronger shareholder support for the airline's long-term growth ambitions. The former Ethiopian Airlines chief has taken over as Air India's CEO and Managing Director, ushering in a fresh phase of the Tata Group-owned carrier's turnaround efforts.

Gebremariam formally assumed office on Thursday after receiving the required security clearance earlier this week. His appointment was announced on August 5.

Tewolde Gebremariam is an experienced aviation executive who previously served as the head of Ethiopian Airlines, one of Africa's largest ...