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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid record losses and post‑crash regulatory fallout

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigned on April 7 as the carrier struggles with record losses, aircraft delivery delays and intensified regulatory scrutiny after last year’s Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people. Regulators have cited safety lapses including flying aircraft without airworthiness certificates.

2026-04-06T13:39:12.496481-07:00

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Pakistan airspace ban and West Asia conflict force 12,000+ India-linked cancellations as carriers cut Saudi services

2026-04-06T05:51:45.097298-07:00

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Air India Express raises debt limit to $1.9bn amid crisis

2026-04-06T20:01:10.662290-07:00

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Air India Vancouver flight turns back after seven–nine hours when Boeing 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

2026-03-20T09:12:20.165275-07:00

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Air India Express raises debt limit to $1.9bn amid crisis Air India Express has raised its corporate borrowing limit to $1.9 billion amid an ongoing crisis, expanding its access to external funding to manage immediate liquidity pressures and sustain operations. The move signals heightened financial stress at the budget carrier even as it navigates recovery plans.

2026-04-06T20:01:10.662290-07:00

Air India Express raises debt limit to $1.9bn amid crisis

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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid record losses and post‑crash regulatory fallout Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigned on April 7 as the carrier struggles with record losses, aircraft delivery delays and intensified regulatory scrutiny after last year’s Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people. Regulators have cited safety lapses including flying aircraft without airworthiness certificates.

2026-04-06T13:39:12.496481-07:00

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid record losses and post‑crash regulatory fallout

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Pakistan airspace ban and West Asia conflict force 12,000+ India-linked cancellations as carriers cut Saudi services Pakistan's airspace ban and the West Asia conflict have forced more than 12,000 India-linked flights to be cancelled or rerouted, stranding Gulf-diaspora passengers and disrupting Asia–Middle East connectivity. Carriers have suspended or cut Saudi routes and Air India says Middle East flying has been affected.

2026-04-06T05:51:45.097298-07:00

Pakistan airspace ban and West Asia conflict force 12,000+ India-linked cancellations as carriers cut Saudi services

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Air India appoints new Chief Strategy Officer Air India has appointed a new Chief Strategy Officer, a senior executive tasked with shaping the carrier’s long‑term strategic direction, coordinating commercial priorities, and guiding network, fleet and product planning as the airline navigates heightened competitive and operational pressures.

2026-04-05T02:52:02.094428-07:00

Air India appoints new Chief Strategy Officer

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2025 airline safety review: Two high‑profile jet crashes drove fatalities to 420 Global airline fatalities rose to 420 in 2025 despite a low overall accident count, after two high‑profile commercial jet losses in India and the United States dramatically increased the death toll. The Airflow's annual airline safety review examines causes, fleet and regulatory implications.

2026-03-24T12:54:51.690251-07:00

2025 airline safety review: Two high‑profile jet crashes drove fatalities to 420

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IndiGo hires ex‑Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer to lead A350 long‑haul push IndiGo appointed Aloke Singh, former MD & CEO of Air India Express, as Chief Strategy Officer to steer the carrier’s long‑haul expansion, including the planned introduction of Airbus A350 aircraft in 2028. The hire follows a period of leadership turnover as IndiGo readies international growth.

2026-03-23T09:15:16.602530-07:00

IndiGo hires ex‑Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer to lead A350 long‑haul push

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Air India disciplines employees over travel policy misuse Air India has disciplined employees following discoveries of misuse of its staff travel policy, signalling tighter enforcement and a review of internal controls. The carrier says it will apply sanctions where warranted and update procedures to deter future abuse while investigations continue.

2026-03-22T21:19:58.548175-07:00

Air India disciplines employees over travel policy misuse

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Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returns to Delhi after 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance An Air India Delhi–Vancouver service operated by a Boeing 777‑200LR was forced to return to Delhi on 19 March after it was discovered the aircraft lacked the required Canadian regulatory clearance for the sector. The reversal highlights how administrative clearance errors can disrupt international operations.

2026-03-22T14:58:22.113865-07:00

Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returns to Delhi after 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid record losses and post‑crash regulatory fallout

Pakistan airspace ban and West Asia conflict force 12,000+ India-linked cancellations as carriers cut Saudi services

Air India Express raises debt limit to $1.9bn amid crisis

Air India Vancouver flight turns back after seven–nine hours when Boeing 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

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