Overview
- Campbell Wilson, Air India CEO, has stepped down as Chairman of Air India Express after nearly three years in the role.
- Nipun Aggarwal, Air India's Chief Commercial Officer, will take over as Chairman of Air India Express while continuing his current duties.
- Capt. Basil Kwauk, Air India Chief Operations Officer, is slated to join the Air India Express Board, pending regulatory clearances, to enhance operational synergy.
- The leadership reshuffle comes as Tata Group completes the integration of Vistara into Air India and AirAsia India into Air India Express.
- Under the new structure, Air India will focus on metro and international routes, while Air India Express will target tier-1 and tier-2 cities and short-haul international destinations.