Air India

Former Ethiopian Airlines chief will succeed Campbell Wilson as the Tata-owned carrier moves from restructuring towards the more difficult task of improving operations and profitability.

The Tata Group-owned carrier said a board committee will identify Wilson’s successor in the coming months as he stays on until a replacement is in place.

The senior IAS officer replaces Faiz Ahmed Kidwai as India’s aviation regulator faces pressure after IndiGo’s flight disruptions and wider safety concerns.

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The delay signals that continuity at the top of one of India’s largest conglomerate will hinge on alignment between trustees and management over risk and structural priorities.