CAMPBELL WILSON
More than 50% of Air India’s fleet now features upgraded cabin interiors
Air India is upgrading its aircraft cabins. Over half the fleet now has new interiors. The 400 million dollar project includes new seats and updated designs. All wide-body planes should be upgraded by 2027. The A320neo aircraft will be completed this year. Vistara's fleet will also be upgraded. The airline is strategically deploying aircraft due to global supply constraints.
Air India in talks with Boeing to take 10 planes snubbed by Chinese airlines, sources say
Air India is reportedly in discussions with Boeing to potentially acquire around 10 of its 737 MAX jets. This comes as Chinese customers are declining deliveries amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States. Air India Express is interested in these narrowbody planes to bolster its fleet, with potential delivery by the end of the year.
Last call for Air India to board global turf wars
Tata Sons has directed Air India to aggressively expand its international routes, intensifying competition with foreign carriers post-Vistara merger. Air India Express will concentrate on the domestic market, challenging IndiGo. Campbell Wilson has stepped down as Air India Express chairman, with Nipun Aggarwal taking over to streamline operations and achieve operational breakeven by FY27-end.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down as Chairman of Air India Express, Nipun Aggarwal to take over
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down as Chairman of Air India Express, with Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal taking over to enhance network coordination. This leadership shift comes as the Tata-owned airline group nears completion of its consolidation, aiming for greater synergy between its full-service and low-cost operations.
Air India CCO Nipun Agarwal appointed Chairman of Air India Express
Nipun Agarwal, Air India's Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Air India Express. He has been instrumental in reshaping Air India's business strategy since joining in January 2022, following Tata Sons' acquisition. Agarwal also holds leadership positions within the Tata aviation ecosystem, including Chairman of Air India SATS Airport Services.
Air India keen to take Boeing planes refused by Chinese airlines
Air India is considering acquiring Boeing planes initially intended for Chinese carriers, capitalizing on the trade tensions between the US and China. This move aims to expedite Air India's revival by securing much-needed aircraft. The airline previously benefited from China's pullback, acquiring 41 Boeing 737 Max jets, and seeks to further expand its fleet amidst potential delivery delays.
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Airports want govt to let international carriers spread their wings and shed protectionist stance
Indian airports are urging the government to ease restrictions on international flying rights to accommodate the growing number of international travelers. Industry leaders believe that liberalizing air transportation and streamlining visa policies will boost economic development. However, Air India is advocating for limiting market access for foreign carriers to protect the investments made by Indian airlines.
Sleeker cabins, shorter layovers: Air India pushes jet upgrade to lure back disgruntled passengers
Air India is implementing a comprehensive turnaround plan to improve its services. The airline will introduce cheaper fares, refreshed cabins, new lounges, and shorter layovers. Initial upgrades on their Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners will be completed by early 2027, followed by a refit of Boeing 777 aircraft. The goal is to enhance passenger experience and compete globally.
Air India to offer cheaper fares to woo Indian diaspora
Air India plans to attract the 35-million strong Indian diaspora with lower fares, compensating for its outdated cabins amid delays in upgrades. CEO Campbell Wilson highlighted that while the airline's fleet isn't consistent, pricing will reflect this.
Supply chain situation improving; need to find sweet spot between supply, demand: Airbus
The aviation supply chain is slowly improving, with Airbus working to balance supply and demand despite ongoing bottlenecks in various aircraft programs. While demand is higher than supply, Airbus is cautiously managing the supply chain to avoid further delays. Key constraints include engine shortages for A321s, fuselage issues for A350s, and wing and landing gear delays.
Fleet could be flat, but the purpose is good: Air India chief Campbell Wilson
Air India's operating fleet is expected to remain stable in FY26 due to aircraft delivery delays and ongoing refurbishments of wide-body planes. However, the Tata Group-owned airline and its low-fare arm Air India Express will add several narrow-body planes, enabling growth in domestic and short-haul international routes later in the year.
Delhi airport: Air India seeks lower landing charges for long-haul, ultra long-haul flights
Air India has requested incentives for boosting the international to international traffic at Delhi airport and lowering landing charges for long-haul flights. The airline’s suggestions aim to support India’s aspiration to become an aviation hub, altering user fees and encouraging use of wide-body aircraft for domestic routes.
Air India said to be in talks for dozens of new widebody jets from Airbus, Boeing
Air India is negotiating a multi-billion dollar deal for 30 to 40 widebody jets, potentially exceeding 50, from Boeing and Airbus as part of its ongoing transformation under the Tata Group's ownership. The aircraft in consideration include Airbus A350s and Boeing 777Xs, with final details expected to be clarified by the Paris Air Show in June.
Akasa’s ambitions face risk as Boeing’s delays create turbulence, leave pilots idle
Akasa Air, India's newest airline, is struggling due to delays in Boeing 737 MAX deliveries. With 226 planes on order, the airline faces operational stress, grounding hundreds of pilots. Frustrated executives criticized Boeing, calling its issues a major obstacle.
Air India, Air New Zealand sign MoU to improve air connectivity
Air India and Air New Zealand signed an agreement to enhance air connectivity, establishing a codeshare partnership on 16 routes involving India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. This will enable travelers from key Indian cities to connect via Sydney, Melbourne, or Singapore to major New Zealand destinations. The airlines are exploring direct India-New Zealand flights by 2028.
Air India expects to complete refit of wide body planes by mid 2027: CEO Campbell Wilson
Air India CEO, Campbell Wilson, stated the airline’s legacy wide body aircraft will be upgraded by mid-2027. Despite supply constraints, the airline remains focused on retrofitting and refurbishing. Air India also plans to introduce new aircraft with first-class cabins. The airline faces challenges in leasing planes due to global supply chain obstacles.
Air India CEO warns aircraft shortage to last at least four years
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson highlighted an expected global aircraft shortage impacting airline growth due to production bottlenecks at Boeing and Airbus, predicted to last 4-5 years. This has led to operational challenges for Air India, delaying modernisation and increasing costs. Capacity constraints have forced strategic deployment of existing fleet, with ambiguity around the delivery of the Boeing 777X.
Air India sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson
Air India will expand its domestic and short-haul international flights in 2025. The airline will add new narrow-body planes. Existing wide-body aircraft will undergo a retrofit. The retrofit program will begin in early 2025. Air India expects to have 400 planes by 2027. The airline currently has around 300 aircraft. Air India's domestic market share is about 29 percent.
Want to make Air India world class, with an Indian heart, says CEO Campbell Wilson
Air India has officially merged with Vistara, aiming to establish a world-class airline. The merger, completed in just over two years, will see Air India adopting Vistara's operational practices and standards to enhance customer experience and achieve operational and financial robustness.
As Vistara enters final stretch of its flight path, Air India chief Campbell Wilson gives a peek into what lies ahead
Air India, led by Campbell Wilson, is set to integrate Vistara's aircraft and crew on November 12. Vistara, a Tata Group and Singapore Airlines venture, will merge with Tata-owned Air India, giving Singapore Airlines a 25.1% stake. The transition will involve flight number changes while maintaining existing schedules and crews until early 2025.
Air India’s first A350 with new liveries signals the next phase of transformation, says CEO Campbell Wilson
Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India, discusses the introduction of the airline's first Airbus A350. The A350 represents a fresh start for Air India, featuring new liveries, interiors, color scheme, amenities, and inflight entertainment systems. This marks the beginning of a new fleet and on-board products for the airline. Wilson mentions that as they receive the other six A350s and begin refitting their existing wide-body aircraft, passengers will see them more frequently.
Air India unveils new logo, Maharaja to stay with different role
The Tata-owned airline, Air India on Thursday unveiled its new logo which signifies limitless possibilities, moreover its iconic mascot, the Maharaja will live on with new role, said Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson on Thursday.
Air India has 'huge financing deal' for fleet acquisition, says CEO Campbell Wilson
On February 14, Air India announced a historic order for buying 470 aircraft, including 250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing. Besides, there is an option to buy another 370 planes from the two plane makers. It was also the first time in more than 17 years that Air India, which was taken over by Tata Group from the government in January last year, placed orders for new planes.
Dubai-Delhi flight incident: DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India CEO, head of flight safety
India's aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Sunday issued a show cause notice to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Head of Safety, Security and Quality Functions Henry Donohoe for the airline's lapses in reporting about the incident of a pilot allowing a female friend inside the cockpit during a Dubai-Delhi flight on February 27, 2023.
Air India CEO-designate Campbell Wilson gets security clearance from home ministry
Tata Sons took over the loss-making carrier on January 27. The senior official on Tuesday said that the home ministry has given the security clearance to Wilson. Specific details could not be immediately ascertained. There was no immediate response to a query sent to an Air India spokesperson on the matter. Under civil aviation rules, clearance of the home ministry is mandatory for the appointment of key personnel at airlines, including foreigners.
Air India's new CEO pick Campbell Wilson resigns from SIA group
"It is especially hard to leave Scoot which, in two chapters, I have had the honour and pleasure of nurturing - together with a wonderful, wonderful group of people, past and present - from a mere spreadsheet to, amongst many other things, the World's Best Long-Haul, Low-Cost Airline," Wilson said.
There are mountains to climb: Air India CEO-designate Campbell Wilson
On Thursday, Tata Sons had announced the appointment of Wilson as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Air India. In a communique sent to Scoot employees on Friday, he said, "This afternoon I informed the executive team and your union leaders of my resignation from Scoot and the SIA Group."
Tata Sons Appoints SIA Veteran Campbell Wilson as MD, CEO of Air India
Tata Sons Thursday said it has appointed Campbell Wilson, a veteran at its partner Singapore Airlines, as the new chief executive of Air India."The Air India board approved the appointment of Mr. Wilson subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Mr Wilson, 50, has 26 years of aviation industry expertise across both full service and low-cost airlines," Tata Sons said in a statement.
Campbell Wilson appointed Air India MD & CEO
Campbell Wilson has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD) of Air India, Tata Sons announced on Thursday. Wilson was previously the CEO of Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines.
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