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Reuters

IndiGo appoints IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, ending succession uncertainty

IndiGo appointed IATA director-general Willie Walsh as its new CEO, tapping a high‑profile industry figure and ending succession questions prompted by Pieter Elbers' sudden resignation. The hire places an external international executive atop India's largest carrier as it manages recent operational and strategic headwinds.

2026-04-07T14:12:28.346316-07:00
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CNBC

Transportation Sec. Duffy: There's room for airline mergers in the U.S.

By CNBC: Sean Duffy, U.S. Transportation Secretary, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss staffing challenges with air traffic control, the impact of higher air fares and much more.

Also: Bloomberg and View from the Wing
2026-04-07T12:19:53.078445-07:00
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

AirAsia X appoints Tan Sri Jamaludin as independent non‑executive chairman, outlines strategy to tackle rising fuel costs

By Breitflyte: AirAsia X has announced the appointment of Tan Sri Jamaludin as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman. During the announcement, the Group also outlined their strategy for navigating rising fuel costs and growing uncertainty across markets.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-07T13:17:40.527859-07:00