# Air India announced the resignation of Campbell Wilson as the CEO and Managing Director on April 7.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-22 · NDTV Profit*

## Key points

- Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson confirmed he will serve only a four-year term and assist his successor.
- Singapore Airlines executive Vinod Kannan and Air India's Nipun Aggarwal are frontrunners for CEO.
- Air India faces mounting losses due to Middle East tensions, safety allegations, and canceled North America routes.
- Flight times from Delhi to London increased from 8.5 to 12 hours due to Gulf airspace restrictions.
- Air India's fuel costs have doubled post-war, now representing 34% of total expenses.

**Companies:** Tata, Singapore Airlines
**Countries:** India, Singapore, United States

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