Air India CEO Wilson exits as fleet revamp drags on delivery, seat supply delays

Campbell Wilson, stepping down later this year, says Air India's foundations are rebuilt after the Tata-led turnaround but aircraft delivery slippage and seat supply chain issues have slowed fleet modernisation. Group fleet tops 300, with 670 aircraft on order; widebody retrofits now pushed to mid-2027.

— Filed Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 16:35 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, stepping down later this year, says airline's foundations are rebuilt but aircraft delivery delays and seat supply chain issues have slowed fleet modernisation and retrofits. He won't take another full-time executive role.

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