New Delhi, March 31 -- Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has named William Walsh, the current director general of the International Air Transport Association and former chief of the British Airways, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Tuesday, March 31.

William Walsh's tenure as head of the global airline industry body comes to a close on July 31, and he is expected to join IndiGo no later than August 3, the airline said in a statement.

The development comes just days after Pieter Elbers resigned from his position, following airline's worst-ever flight crisis in December 2025.

IndiGo, said in a statement, that William Walsh is currently the Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association) and was formerly CEO of ...