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BusinessMar 31, 2026 06:01 PM

IATA DG Willie Walsh To Take Over As New IndiGo CEO As Airline Accelerates Global Ambitions

New Delhi: India's largest airline IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company said on Tuesday. This marks a high-profile leadership change as the carrier accelerates its global ambitions. Walsh is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). His tenure there will conclude on July 31, 2026, and he is expected to join IndiGo no later than August 3, 2026. His appointment is subject to regulatory approvals, as reported ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 05:57 PM

Impossible Now To Quantify Middle East War Impact On Airlines; Airfares Already On Rise: IATA

New Delhi: With sharp rise in fuel costs as well as tight capacity and thin margins for airlines, airfares are already rising in the wake of the Middle East war, global airlines' grouping IATA said on Tuesday.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents around 350 airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. On Tuesday, the grouping released the data for global passenger demand in February 2026 and said total demand in terms of Revenue Passenger Kilom ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 05:56 PM

Business News | IndiGo Names Former British Airways Chief William Walsh as CEO | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on Tuesday appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Pieter Elbers, months after mass flight cancellations left tens of thousands of passengers stranded in India and drew regulatory scrutiny. During December 2025, a massive wave of cancellations by IndiGo impacted air travel across India, with hundreds of flights cancelled, resulting in passengers suffering. Also Read | BA.3.2 'Cicada' ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 05:49 PM

India's IndiGo names IATA head Willie Walsh as new CEO

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo named Willie Walsh, the current director general of the International Air Transport Association, as its new chief executive on Tuesday. Walsh's tenure as head of the global airline industry body comes to a close on July 31, and he is expected to ... ...Read More >

NewsDrum - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 31, 2026 05:17 PM

Impossible now to quantify Middle East war impact on airlines; airfares already on rise: IATA

New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) With sharp rise in fuel costs as well as tight capacity and thin margins for airlines, airfares are already rising in the wake of the Middle East war, global airlines' grouping IATA said on Tuesday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents around 350 airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. On Tuesday, the grouping released the data for global passenger demand in February 2026 and said total demand in terms of Revenue ...Read More >

Asian News International (ANI) - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 31, 2026 05:16 PM

IndiGo names former British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on Tuesday appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Pieter Elbers, months after mass flight cancellations left tens of thousands of passengers stranded in India and drew regulatory scrutiny. During December 2025, a massive wave of cancellations by IndiGo impacted air travel across India, with hundreds of flights cancelled, resulting in passengers suffering. William Walsh is currently ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 05:06 PM

IndiGo appoints IATA chief William Walsh as CEO; Bhatia describes him as 'iconic aviation leader'

New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The country's largest airline IndiGo on Tuesday announced the appointment of William Walsh, a pilot and current chief of the global airlines' grouping IATA, as its next CEO. The appointment comes less than three weeks after the sudden exit of Pieter Elbers against the backdrop of massive operational disruptions at the airline in December last year. An airline industry veteran, Walsh, popularly known as Willie, was formerly CEO of British Airways and IAG (International A ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 04:08 PM

India's IndiGo names IATA head Willie Walsh as new CEO

NEW DELHI, March 31 (Reuters) - Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo (INGL.NS), opens new tab named Willie Walsh, the current director general of the International Air Transport Association, as its new chief executive on Tuesday. 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. Walsh's appointment comes weeks after Pieter Elbers abruptly stepped down as IndiGo's CEO foll ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 04:02 PM

IndiGo Appoints William Walsh As CEO, Airline Eyes Stability And Global Growth After Turbulent Phase

Mumbai: In a major leadership change, India's largest airline IndiGo has appointed William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), according to a Reuters report. Walsh is a well-known global aviation leader and previously served as the chief of British Airways. His appointment is seen as an important step for the airline as it looks to strengthen its management. Change Comes After Recent Crisis The leadership change comes shortly after IndiGo faced a major operational crisis. The airl ...Read More >

ETV Bharat News - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 31, 2026 03:59 PM

Former British Airways Chief William Walsh Is Appointed As New CEO Of IndiGO

Hyderabad: The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on Tuesday appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, subject to Regulatory approvals, IndiGo stated on Monday. Walsh is likely to take charge on August 3. Walsh is currently the Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association) and was formerly CEO of British Airways and International Airlines Group (IAG), a holding company which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling. According to ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 03:58 PM

IndiGo appoints IATA Director General William Walsh as CEO

New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo, on Tuesday appointed William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals, after Pieter Elbers resigned as the CEO of the low-cost airline earlier this month. Walsh's tenure at IATA (International Air Transport Association) comes to a close on July 31, 2026, and he is expected to join no later than on August 3, 2026, the airline said in a statement. Walsh (popularly known as Wil ...Read More >

Free Press Journal - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 31, 2026 03:40 PM

IndiGo Appoints William Walsh As CEO, Set To Join By August 3, 2026, Pending Approval

New Delhi: IndiGo is bringing in a globally recognized aviation leader to steer its next phase of growth, signaling a strategic leadership shift as the airline scales operations. The Board of InterGlobe Aviation has approved the appointment of William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on March 31, 2026, subject to security clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Walsh currently serves as Director General of the International Air Transport A ...Read More >

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PoliticsMar 31, 2026 10:16 AM

Mahan Air Plane Damaged In US Strike Ahead Of Humanitarian Mission To India: Iranian Officials

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said. US officials have not yet corroborated the claim. The Iranian officials said the aircraft was damaged following the US attack on Mashhad airport. According ...Read More >

The Times of India - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 31, 2026 08:40 AM

Flights from Halwara Airport likely by mid-May

Ludhiana: Finally, the city is set to get its much-awaited direct air link. The directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) has included the Ludhiana-Delhi route in its summer schedule, providing for two daily flights. The summer schedule is valid from March 29 to Oct 24 this year, and flights are expected to operate on all days of the week.According to the DGCA schedule issued recently, the first flight from Delhi is scheduled to arrive at Halwara Airport at 9.45am, while the corresponding dep ...Read More >

The Hans India - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 31, 2026 08:01 AM

LS clears Insolvency law with new amendments

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at accelerating insolvency resolutions and strengthening India's bankruptcy framework. Piloting the Bill, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed 12 amendments will help maximise value for stakeholders, improve governance, and address persistent delays caused by litigation. A key provision mandates that insolvency applications be admitted within 14 days ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 03:34 AM

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Delhi Airport, Engine Failure Suspected

The flight was travelling from Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam to Delhi. (File Photo) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * IndiGo flight 6E 579 made an emergency landing at Delhi Airport on Saturday morning * The flight was traveling from Visakhapatnam to Delhi * All 161 passengers aboard the Boeing 737 are safe with no reported damage Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: An IndiGo flight carrying 161 passengers made an emergency l ...Read More >

NewsDrum - Politics - News Image
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PoliticsMar 31, 2026 12:03 AM

Mahan Air plane damaged in US strike ahead of humanitarian mission to India: Iranian officials

New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said. US officials have not yet corroborated the claim. The Iranian officials said the aircraft was damaged following the US attack on Mashhad airport. Accor ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 30, 2026 10:30 PM

Morpheus Research report alleges 'anti-competitive' practices by MakeMyTrip despite CCI order

New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Morpheus Research on Monday released a report accusing travel booking platform MakeMyTrip of indulging in "anti-competitive practices" despite a significant penalty order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2022 directing the company to stop such practices. According to the report, Morpheus Research, an activist short-seller, which disclosed a short position in the company, alleged that MakeMyTrip continues to enforce price parity arrangements with hotel pa ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 30, 2026 06:45 PM

Middle East Conflict: India Has 60-Day Aviation Turbine Fuel Supply, No Disruption Expected Despite ...

New Delhi, March 30: India has enough aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next 60 days and there is no immediate risk of disruption, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday amid concerns over the ongoing West Asia conflict. Responding to questions in the Rajya Sabha, Naidu assured that the country's aviation fuel supply remains stable despite the oil crisis triggered by the West Asia war. "India currently has adequate ATF reserves and does not foresee any ...Read More >

Zee News - Business - News Image
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BusinessMar 30, 2026 06:43 PM

India has 60-day ATF supply, no disruption expected despite West Asia crisis: Minister

India has enough aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next 60 days and there is no immediate risk of disruption, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday amid concerns over the ongoing West Asia conflict. New Delhi: India has enough aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next 60 days and there is no immediate risk of disruption, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday amid concerns over the ongoing West Asia conflict. R ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 30, 2026 06:33 PM

Singapore Airlines Smashes Records: Now 23 Daily Australia Flights

A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol, Toulouse, and Seattle, and recently enjoyed the milestone of flying his 150th sector as a passenger. Based in Norfolk, UK. Australia has long been an important destination for Singapore Airlines, both in terms of point-to-point traffic and connecting itineraries from elsewhere in Asia or even further afield in Europe ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 30, 2026 06:15 PM

India has 60-day ATF supply, no disruption expected despite West Asia crisis : Kinjarapu Ram Mohan N...

India has enough aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next 60 days and there is no immediate risk of disruption, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday amid concerns over the ongoing West Asia conflict. Responding to questions in the Rajya Sabha, Naidu assured that the country's aviation fuel supply remains stable despite the oil crisis triggered by the West Asia war. "India currently has adequate ATF reserves and does not foresee any shortage in the nea ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 30, 2026 05:03 PM

Meet Christoph Schnellmann, The Man Steering Jewar International Airport's Launch

Appointed CEO in 2020, Schnellmann has overseen the Jewar airport's development through multiple phases As the Noida International Airport prepares for its inauguration on Saturday, all eyes are on Christoph Schnellmann, the Swiss aviation executive leading one of India's most ambitious airport projects. From Zurich to Jewar Schnellmann brings decades of global aviation experience to the role. Before taking charge as CEO of Noida International Airport (NIA), he was associated with Flughafen Z ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 11, 2026 04:09 PM

Air India to hike fuel surcharges amid West Asia conflict

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating costs, "has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions" since early March, the group said in a statement. Globally, jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the conflict began, surging from around $85-90 a barrel to between $150 and $200. Airlines in other regions have moved to pass on the cost too. Australia's Qantas, Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced fare hikes or temporary ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 11, 2026 04:09 PM

Video: Air India Express Flight Makes Hard Landing In Phuket, Wheel Damaged

* An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad had a hard landing at Phuket airport today * The Boeing 737 MAX 8's nose gear broke, causing the plane to slide along the runway * All 133 passengers were safely evacuated and moved to a waiting area after the incident Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand today, resulting in significant damage to its nose g ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 11, 2026 04:07 PM

Air India Express Flight IX938 Faces Nose Wheel Issue During Landing at Phuket Airport, Passengers S...

New Delhi, March 11: An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport. According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. We thank our gue ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 11, 2026 03:18 PM

Air India Express flight from Hyderabad suffers nose-wheel issue on Phuket International Airport run...

New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport. According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. W ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 11, 2026 03:15 PM

'People Were Panicking, Kids Were Crying': Passenger Minal Ahuja Recounts Horror As Air India Expres...

New Delhi: An Air India Express flight arriving from Hyderabad suffered a severe hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, March 11. The force of the impact was so significant that it heavily damaged the aircraft's nose gear. Fortunately, all 133 passengers on board Flight IX938 evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Following the incident, the runway remained closed until approximately 6 p.m. local time to allow airport officials to conduct a full safety inspection ...Read More >

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BusinessDec 18, 2025 01:08 AM

Dense fog: Air India issues travel advisory; warns of possible flight disruptions | India News - The...

. NEW DELHI: Air India on Wednesday night issued a travel advisory alerting passengers about possible flight disruptions over the next few days due to dense fog conditions in northern and eastern India. The advisory highlights that Delhi along with several other airports in the region, may experience reduced visibility, which could affect flight operations. "Over the next few days, potential dense fog conditions resulting in poor visibility may impact flight operations at our primary hub in Delh ...Read More >

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BusinessDec 17, 2025 08:29 PM

IndiGo overtakes Air India group in international passengers after June crash

IndiGo has overtaken Air India and Air India Express in international travel. This shift occurred in the July-September 2025 quarter. Air India reduced flights after a recent crash. IndiGo carried more passengers during this period. The airline also maintained its international services during recent disruptions. Future changes are expected as Air India upgrades its fleet. IndiGo has, for the first time, carried more international passengers than the combined Air India and Air India Express net ...Read More >

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