Campbell Wilson, the CEO of Air India, has stepped down and is currently serving a six-month notice period. His resignation comes at a critical time as the airline grapples with operational disruptions and rising costs, facing a likely record loss this year. The board accepted his resignation during a meeting last week, and he will remain in his position until a successor is found. The search for Wilson's replacement began in January, and the airline is reportedly in advanced talks with potential candidates, including both internal and external options. Air India has been under scrutiny following the tragic June 2025 crash of Flight AI 171, which killed 241 people. Wilson joined Air India in September 2022, shortly after the airline was privatized by the Tata Group. Under his leadership, Air India's standalone revenue rose 13% to ₹61,080 crore (approximately $7.4 billion USD) in FY25, and losses were reduced to ₹3,976 crore (roughly $480 million USD) from ₹5,031 crore the previous year. This leadership transition follows the earlier resignation of IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, further highlighting the shifting dynamics in the aviation industry.