New Delhi, April 7 -- Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson has stepped down from his position and will remain in the role until his successor is announced and in place, the airline stated in a release on 7 April.

"Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has been working to ensure the organization and leadership team is on a stable footing for the transition," the statement added.

Notably, this development sets the stage for a leadership transition at a time when the airline is grappling with operational disruptions, rising costs and a likely record loss this year. These challenges have been compounded by the fallout from the 12 June 2025 crash of Flight...