UPDATE: Air India makes it official and says Wilson is out as CEO

Air ‌India CEO Campbell Wilson has ​resigned, the airline confirmed in a statement after reports emerged Tuesday (7 April) that he would be stepping down. The airline is dealing with persistent losses ​and heightened ​regulatory scrutiny following a crash last ‌year ⁠that killed 260 people. Air India, in its statement, said Wilson had, in 2024, conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 and made that clear to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. Wilson said, “The four years since Air India’s privatisation has seen the acquisition and successful merger of four airlines, an evolution from public to private sector practices along with renewal of the leadership team, workforce, culture and ways of operating. It has seen the complete modernisation of systems, the launch of new physical products, and deployment of elevated service standards on ground and in the air, as well as 100 additional aircraft added to the fleet. The full interior refit of legacy narrowbody aircraft has all-but been completed, with deliveries of widebody aircraft with new custom-designed interiors now underway.” He continued, “With these foundational blocks now settling and a brief window until deliveries from the nearly 600-strong aircraft orderbook commence in earnest from 2027, the time is right for me to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India’s rise. It has been a true honour to play a small part in this latest chapter of Air India’s long history, and I will continue to be an enthusiastic supporter of this wonderful organization and its people.” Chairman Chandrasekaran said “On behalf of the Board, I wish to record my deep appreciation for Campbell’s leadership and contribution over the past four years. In addition to the progress mentioned above, it is also worth acknowledging the numerous external challenges navigated by the Air India team, including prolonged post-Covid supply chain constraints that have impacted delivery of new aircraft and retrofit programs as well as major geopolitical and other headwinds. Campbell and his team have demonstrated tenacity and resolve and have aligned an organization drawn from many backgrounds behind the shared goal of building the new Air India that is now emerging.” The Air India Board has constituted a committee that will find the successor in the coming months. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]