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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stuti Mishra

Air India chief executive resigns after deadly crash and mounting safety concerns

  • Air India's chief executive, Campbell Wilson, has announced his resignation amidst ongoing challenges for the airline.
  • His departure follows mounting troubles, including a crash in Ahmedabad in 2025 that killed 260 people and subsequent regulatory reprimands for safety failings.
  • Mr Wilson, who took the role in 2022 after the Tata Group acquired the airline, had informed the board of his intention to step down in 2024 but stayed to ensure a stable transition.
  • The airline has faced significant financial strain, with combined losses reaching £830 million in 2024-25, exacerbated by rerouting flights due to geopolitical conflicts.
  • Air India is now seeking a successor for Mr Wilson, leaving both the main airline and its low-cost arm, Air India Express, without a leader at a critical juncture.

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