New CEO has ‘hands full’ of challenges, says Air India’s Campbell
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has highlighted significant challenges for his successor, including airspace bans and rising operational costs. He will leave the company in two months, emphasizing the need for a smooth transition amid ongoing difficulties. The airline has faced heavy losses and safety issues, compounded by the impact of the Iran war on its operations.
- ▪Campbell Wilson stated that his successor will have 'hands full' due to various challenges.
- ▪Air India has reported heavy losses and faced safety lapses, including a fatal crash in June 2025.
- ▪The airline has had to cancel thousands of flights due to the Iran war and a ban on using Pakistan's airspace.
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Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson has said his successor will have “hands full” as the carrier struggles with a ban on using Pakistan’s airspace, fallout from the Iran war and higher operating costs due to strong U.S. dollar.Speaking at an event in New York, Mr. Wilson said he would depart the company within two months and the next four years would be “just as challenging as the past, albeit in a different way.”He pledged to help ensure a smooth transition, and said he wants “to make sure the right person is in place to carry forward” a handful of challenges.Air India has reported heavy losses, faced a series of safety lapses, and saw its 787 Dreamliner crash in June 2025, killing hundreds.
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