Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position, stepping down more than a year before his five year contract was set to expire in September 2027, multiple sources confirmed Monday.
Wilson, who joined the Tata Group owned carrier in July 2022 following its privatization, will remain in his role until a successor is appointed, a transition expected to last until September 2026.
His departure comes amid a storm of mounting challenges. The airline is projected to post losses of up to ₹20,000 crore for fiscal year 2026, driven by surging fuel costs, delayed aircraft deliveries, and severe operational disruptions. Regulatory pressure has intensified since a fatal crash of Flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad in June 2025, which claimed 260 lives, and a government audit that flagged nearly 100 safety lapses at the carrier.
The Tata Group had reportedly begun its search for a replacement as early as January 2026. The incoming CEO will inherit a carrier at a crossroads, tasked with restoring passenger confidence, cutting losses, and delivering on an ambitious long term turnaround strategy.
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