Campbell Wilson, the outgoing CEO of Air India Ltd., believes his tenure at the airline is a highlight of his thirty-year aviation career, marked by 'tremendous change and progress'.
Wilson, who took the helm following the airline's privatization in 2022, has confirmed his resignation, effective immediately, with a commitment to remain in the role until a smooth transition can be effected.
During his four-year tenure, Wilson oversaw the acquisition and successful merger of four airlines, the complete modernization of systems, and the launch of new products and higher service standards.
He also set up South Asia's largest aviation training academy, two flight simulators, a flying school, and a maintenance, repair, and overhaul base.
Under his leadership, Air India reported a 13% rise in standalone revenue to ₹61,080 crore in FY25, narrowing its loss to ₹3,976 crore.
However, the airline remains the largest loss-making entity within the Tata Group, which is betting heavily on Air India's ability to reclaim its status as a world-class global carrier.
The departure of Wilson leaves the board with the task of finding a leader who can manage the massive operational scaling required when the bulk of its 600-strong aircraft orderbook begins arriving next year.
