Willie Walsh, the incoming CEO of IndiGo, has pointed out a glaring gap in India's aviation market, specifically the lack of long-haul capacity due to the limited number of widebody jets. With only 50 widebody aircraft serving a population of 1.4 billion, Walsh described this situation as a 'scandal'. He emphasized the growth and potential of the Indian aviation sector, noting that Indian airlines have a significant opportunity to enhance their global presence, particularly by reducing reliance on Gulf hubs for connecting passengers to North America. Earlier this year, aircraft leasing company Avolon forecasted that the shortage of widebody jets would persist into the 2030s, creating further challenges for airlines. Walsh, who is also the director general of the International Air Transport Association, will succeed Pieter Elbers, who resigned on March 10 following a major operational crisis that resulted in thousands of flight cancellations, marking a significant disruption in IndiGo's history.