Summary
Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson, has resigned as the airline faces financial troubles and issues related to a deadly crash in the previous year. Wilson will remain in his position until a new CEO is found, while Air India's board has formed a committee to conduct the search. During his time, Wilson worked on updating aircraft and improving operations, but the airline continued experiencing financial losses.
Key Facts
- Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson, has resigned before his planned term ended.
- Wilson led efforts to improve the airline after Tata Group bought it in 2022.
- Air India dealt with financial losses and a crash that killed 260 people last year.
- Wilson will stay until a new CEO is appointed.
- The airline has been updating aircraft and restructuring operations.
- In 2024-25, Air India reported a combined loss of about 98 billion rupees ($1 billion).
- Indian regulators are investigating the June 2023 crash and will release a report soon.
- Rising costs and regulatory scrutiny are challenges for India's aviation sector.
