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07 Sep

Air India CEO Stresses Transparency, Highlights Operational Gains and Expansion

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAir India, Air India Express expansion, Air India performance, Air India transparency, Campbell Wilson

New Delhi, September 7, 2025: Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has reassured employees about the airline’s steady progress in performance, customer experience, and cultural transformation, while underlining its commitment to transparency and trust-building. In a letter to staff, Wilson acknowledged the challenges faced by all airlines, referencing the scrutiny that followed the AI171 crash in Ahmedabad earlier this year. He stressed the importance of providing “timely, clear, and accurate information” during crises, noting that Air India has deliberately chosen to be more open in reporting even minor incidents. While this approach has temporarily increased media coverage, Wilson pointed…

Air India to Fully Resume International Flights by October 1 After Safety Overhaul

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India international flights, Campbell Wilson, DGCA audit, Safety Pause

New Delhi, August 7 – Air India has announced that its international flight operations will be fully restored by October 1, marking a significant milestone after the airline’s self-imposed “Safety Pause” that began in June. The phased return to the skies started on August 1, following intensive inspections and system upgrades to strengthen operational reliability and safety.The “Safety Pause” was introduced on June 19, following the AI171 incident. It involved a temporary reduction in the airline’s flight schedules to carry out detailed pre-flight inspections and address disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions. The period was also used to expedite reliability…

Air India CEO Reassures Public, Staff on Boeing 787 Safety After AI171 Tragedy

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New Delhi, June 20, 2025 — In the wake of the catastrophic Air India AI171 crash that claimed 241 lives, CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson addressed growing public and internal concerns, affirming that the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet remains safe following a series of stringent checks.Wilson, in an official communication, confirmed that all operating Boeing 787 aircraft underwent additional inspections as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) orders. “We have completed the additional precautionary checks on our operating Boeing 787 fleet... and they meet required standards,” he said, adding that pre-flight inspections would continue voluntarily for…