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Opinion: An Indian CEO to lead major Indian carrier will need a drastic change in mindset at HR and Founder level

Within the space of a few weeks, India’s two largest airlines have handed their top job to a foreigner. IndiGo has brought in Willie Walsh, fresh off his stint as Director General of IATA, to run the airline. Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, who spent 37 years at Ethiopian Airlines and over a decade […]

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Aug 10, 2026 · byNetworkThoughts

Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Growth

Willie Walsh has officially become IndiGo’s chief executive on August 3, as the major Indian low-cost carrier enters a fresh phase of expansion. The post Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Growth appeared first on AviationSource News .

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Aug 4, 2026 · byAviationSource News

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Willie Walsh takes over as IndiGo CEO to lead next phase of global expansion

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has officially welcomed Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a new chapter as the carrier pursues ambitious international expansion plans. Walsh, whose appointment was announced in March, formally assumed the role on 3 August 2026. He succeeds at a pivotal time for IndiGo, which has […]

Indien Willie Walsh

Aug 3, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh begins his first day as IndiGo CEO

Seasoned aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh has begun his first day as the new CEO at IndiGo, almost six… The post Aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh begins his first day as IndiGo CEO appeared first on AeroTime .

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Aug 3, 2026 · byAeroTime

What’s Waiting for Willie at IndiGo?

Willie Walsh arrives at IndiGo with the domestic machine humming and the long-haul plan in pieces.

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Aug 3, 2026 · byAirline Weekly

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IATA appoints Saadia Zahidi as the first female Director General

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next director general, making her the first woman to lead the global airline industry body. Zahidi will take up the role on , Nov. 1, 2026 succeeding Willie Walsh, who steps down at the end of July after leading the organisation through the […] The post IATA appoints Saadia Zahidi as the first female Director General appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .

International Air Transport Association Saadia Zahidi Willie Walsh

Jul 27, 2026 · byTravel Radar

IATA appoints first female director general as Willie Walsh prepares for exit

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed its first female director general, as incumbent Willie Walsh prepares… The post IATA appoints first female director general as Willie Walsh prepares for exit appeared first on AeroTime .

International Air Transport Association Willie Walsh

Jul 24, 2026 · byAeroTime

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IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the organisation. Zahidi, currently a Managing Director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), will take up the role on November 1, 2026. She succeeds Willie Walsh, who steps down on July 31, after […] The post IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

International Air Transport Association Saadia Zahidi Willie Walsh

Jul 24, 2026 · byAviTrader

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Saadia Zahidi to replace Willie Walsh as IATA DG

Saadia Zahidi to replace Willie Walsh as IATA DG… The post Saadia Zahidi to replace Willie Walsh as IATA DG appeared first on Aviation Business News .

International Air Transport Association Saadia Zahidi Willie Walsh

Jul 23, 2026 · byAviation Business News

Aviation’s 2050 Net-Zero Target Could Slip: ‘The More Likely Outcome’

Willie Walsh has acknowledged that the industry's flagship climate target may need to move, but a revised timeline will only mean something if it comes with binding commitments, not another round of aspirational pledges.

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Jun 9, 2026 · bySkift Airlines

Willie Walsh fires broadside at OEMs, warns on aviation taxes in IATA farewell

As leaders of the airline industry gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)… The post Willie Walsh fires broadside at OEMs, warns on aviation taxes in IATA farewell appeared first on AeroTime .

International Air Transport Association Willie Walsh

Jun 7, 2026 · byAeroTime