GENERAL
Willie Walsh Takes Charge As IndiGo CEO To Accelerate Global Expansion
Global aviation veteran Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter as India’s major airline accelerates its international expansion and global ambitions. Walsh, whose appointment was first announced in March 2026, assumes charge with more than four decades of experience in the global aviation industry. […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 3, 2026
GENERAL
IndiGo Targets 600-Aircraft Fleet By 2030, To Raise Owned Planes Share
India’s largest airline IndiGo plans to increase the proportion of owned and finance-leased aircraft in its fleet while expanding its network and maintenance capabilities, as it charts the next phase of growth towards a 600-aircraft fleet by 2030. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26, Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said IndiGo […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 28, 2026
GENERAL
IndiGo Slips Into ₹238 Cr Loss In Q1 On Fuel Costs, West Asia Disruptions
India’s budget airline IndiGo reported a consolidated net loss of ₹238 crore for the first quarter of FY27, compared with a net profit of ₹2,176 crore in the corresponding period last year, as higher fuel prices, rupee depreciation and disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict weighed on profitability. Despite the earnings setback, the airline […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 23, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Steps Down; Rahul Bhatia To Take Interim Charge
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which operates IndiGo, said its Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers has stepped down with immediate effect. Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will take charge of the airline’s affairs on an interim basis. In a statement, the low-cost carrier said Bhatia will lead the company until a new CEO is appointed, which is expected […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 10, 2026
