The Latest Breaking News from Pieter Elbers

IndiGo Appoints Former British Airways Chief William Walsh as New CEO

Weeks after the unexpected resignation of Pieter Elbers, IndiGo has announced a new chief executive officer. The Indian low-cost carrier confirmed on Tuesday that former British Airways chief William Walsh will take over as its CEO.

Whats Hot · Mar 31

IndiGo boss finally resigns months after airline cancelled nearly 4,500 flights in unprecedented crisis

India's largest airline was heavily criticised by regulators after flight disruptions affected 1 million passengers

The Independent UK · Mar 11

India’s largest airline ordered to slash winter schedule as flight cancellations trigger aviation crisis

Government scrutiny of IndiGo intensifies after thousands of passengers are stranded and competitor’s hike fares

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

DGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes

DGCA is carrying out technical evaluation of engine issues faced by IndiGo's two aircraft on Tues. Pilots followed standard procedures & landed back in Kolkata & Mumbai. IndiGo CEO said 40 aircraft are impacted by supply-chain challenge & mitigating measures are being taken to deliver capacity guidance.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

KLM pays back last of Dutch government pandemic loans

Dutch flag carrier KLM says it is repaying the last portion of loans it got from the Netherlands government and banks to help it survive when the COVID-19 pandemic threw global aviation into a tailspin

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

KLM president Pieter Elbers to be new IndiGo CEO; Ronojoy Dutta resigns

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a battle Royale between India’s two largest airlines — Tata Group's four airlines led by Air India and market leader IndiGo.

The Times of India · May 18, 2022