Campbell Wilson will step down as the chair of Air India Express, Air India’s low-cost subsidiary, and will be replaced by chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal.
Citing a memo, multiple news outlets have reported that Wilson will also be replaced on the board of Air India Express by Basil Kwauk, Air India's chief operating officer.
Aggarwal and Kwauk will reportedly retain their existing roles, the memo sent by Wilson showed.
Airline Economics has reached out to the airline for comment.
The news comes as Air India advances its broader transformation strategy, following last year’s operational and legal merger with Vistara - a move that established a major full-service carrier and marked a significant milestone in its post-privatisation journey. The airline is now focused on retrofitting its fleet and rolling out a sizable order book of both narrowbody and widebody aircraft, with deliveries split between Boeing and Airbus.
Most recently Air India stated that it is exploring the possibility of acquiring Boeing aircraft that were initially intended for Chinese airlines, Bloomberg reported citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
The airline intends to approach Boeing regarding a batch of aircraft that were originally designated for Chinese customers, the media outlet reported, citing its sources. In addition, Air India is also wanting to secure additional delivery slots for aircraft, should they become available.
Air India Express currently operates a fleet made up of 737 MAX aircraft and A320s.