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Reuters • Doyinsola Oladipo

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson warns successor will face airspace ban, Iran-war fallout and a strong US dollar

Speaking at the Wings Club, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the past 12 months have been “by no means an easy or smooth ride,” and cautioned that his successor will have “hands full” amid a ban on using Pakistan’s airspace, fallout from the Iran war, and the effects of a strong US dollar.

Also: Skift
2026-05-21T14:14:59.225431-07:00
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Reuters

Air India to investigate engine fire on Bengaluru to New Delhi flight

By Reuters: An Air India ​flight from Bengaluru ‌to New Delhi suffered ​an engine ​fire on Thursday ⁠but landed ​safely at ​Delhi Airport, the airline said in ​a ​post on X.

Also: Economic Times, ANI News Agency, Times of India and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00
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How Aircraft Leasing Reshapes Airline Financial Strategy: Beyond Traditional Funding

By Aviation Source: Aircraft leasing has matured into a cornerstone of airline financial strategy, enabling carriers to manage uncertainty, capture new growth, and align their fleets with changing business and environmental demands.

2026-05-21T16:25:47.640530-07:00