Who will be the next boss of Air India? Many veterans join the race after Campbell Wilson’s departure

Air India New CEO: Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group, has seen a major change. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned from his post. However, he will continue to hold his responsibilities until the new CEO is appointed. His tenure was to end in September this year, and he had already indicated that he would not continue in the post. For this reason, the company had started searching for a new face from January itself.

According to a report in Hindustan Times, Wilson’s resignation was accepted in the board meeting held last week (Air India). To avoid any disruption in leadership, he will remain in office till September 2026 or until the selection of a new CEO.

Who will become the new CEO of Air India?

The search for a new CEO is now in the final stages. The race for the post includes experienced veterans of many international and full-service airlines. It is expected that a final decision on the new name can be taken in an important meeting to be held next week, although the airline has not yet shared any official information regarding the candidates.

Meanwhile, Air India is facing many challenges. The airline’s losses are estimated to reach around Rs 20,000 crore in financial year 2026 due to operational constraints and rising costs. Airspace restrictions due to ongoing tensions in West Asia have affected long-haul flights, forcing planes to take longer routes and additional fuel stops, significantly increasing costs.

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Final investigation report will come in June

The impact of the AI ​​171 plane crash that occurred in June 2025 on this process of leadership change is also being seen. 241 people lost their lives in this Boeing Dreamliner plane crash after taking off from Ahmedabad. Experts believe that the timing of the appointment of the new CEO may also depend on the final investigation report of this accident, which is likely to come by June 2026.