Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position, reports said on Tuesday.
A person familiar with the development told PTI that Wilson had expressed his intention to step down and formally conveyed his decision to the airline’s board. The airline has yet to issue an official statement.
Wilson, who was appointed in July 2022 following former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci declining the role, was originally slated to serve a five-year term until 2027.
According to a source cited by Reuters, Wilson is currently serving a six-month notice period and is expected to remain in his role until a successor is appointed.
The airline, owned by the Tata Group, had reportedly begun searching for a replacement earlier this year.
While the exact reason for Wilson’s resignation remains unclear, he has faced mounting pressure since the fatal crash of a London-bound Air India flight on June 12 last year, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The incident resulted in the deaths of 241 of the 242 people on board and triggered intensified regulatory scrutiny.
Air India currently operates a fleet of 191 aircraft and has placed orders for more than 500 additional planes as part of its expansion strategy.
According to a Reuters report, the airline has lost money since being bought by Tata Group, with the financial pressure worsening since Pakistan banned Indian carriers from its airspace last year.
Air India and its low-cost carrier Air India Express reported a combined loss of Rs 98.08 billion in the 2024-2025 financial year, the report said.