Air India's successful merger of four airlines within two years, along with its transformation, showcases it's ability to manage significant changes, said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India on Thursday.
Air India on Monday announced its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft will operate on Delhi-New York and Delhi-Newark routes from November 1, 2024, and January 2, 2025, respectively, transforming its passenger experience on these strategically important routes.
In his weekly message to the employees on Friday, Air India chief Campbell Wilson said the airline is busy compiling numbers that will determine the annual appraisal of his colleagues, to be retrospectively effective from April 1.
Listing the features of the newly inaugurated Airbus A350 aircraft, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday said that it is highly fuel-efficient, highly less emissive and more importantly it comes with the world-leading product of the new Air India.
“Air India is delighted to be collaborating with Manish Malhotra to realise our shared ambition of representing the very best of a vibrant, bold, and progressive India on the world stage," Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said.
The Tata-owned airline, Air India on Thursday unveiled its new logo which signifies limitless possibilities, moreover its iconic mascot, the Maharaja will live on with new role, said Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson on Thursday.
Travellers will begin to see the new logo throughout their journey starting December 2023 and upgraded cabins will be of different types by March next year, said Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson on Thursday.
In December 2022, Air India had announced plans to refurbish its entire legacy of widebody fleet, comprising 27 Boeing B787-8 and 13 B777 aircraft, committing over USD 400 million for the project.
"Our purchase was also referred to by US President Joe Biden in his remarks accompanying PM Modi's state visit to Washington, reinforcing just how significant it, and Indian aviation's rise, truly is!" Campbell said.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, responding to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s action against AI pilots for allowing a woman friend into the cockpit, said that "our industry operates with a 'just culture' mindset."
While announcing that he is in Chennai on Friday to visit the new city office for the first time, the CEO also said, "We'll be sharing detail on what is being worked on, seeking your thoughts, suggestions and help to take our mission forward, and providing updates on what is happening in the