India, Aug. 3 -- Former International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief Willie Walsh, took charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of airline carrier IndiGo on Monday. IndiGo had announced his appointment as its new CEO in March 2026.

Rahul Bhatia, managing director of IndiGo, said, "As IndiGo enters its third decade and stands poised for the next phase of its growth, I am delighted to officially welcome Willie as the airline's Chief Executive Officer. His extensive global experience in the aviation industry, combined with his operational and strategic expertise, will be instrumental as IndiGo accelerates its international expansion strategy".

"I am confident that under his leadership, IndiGo will further strengthen its standin...