Government says 352 significant tech defects reported in flight operations this year till JuneOver 350 significant technical defects occurred in flight operations this year. Akasa Air reported the highest number of these defects. The...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
New pilot in IndiGo's cockpit: Willie Walsh takes charge as CEOWillie Walsh has officially taken charge as IndiGo's chief executive officer. He will now oversee the airline's strategic direction and int...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
IndiGo's next flight plan: Airline targets bigger global push, diaspora traffic through IndiaIndiGo marks twenty years by planning a significant international expansion. The airline will induct new aircraft to connect the global Ind...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
If India wants to compete with the world, it has to have one or two large airlines: IndiGo’s Rahul BhatiaIndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia defended the airline’s 66% domestic market share, saying 34% of its capacity operates on routes where no rival flies...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
IndiGo's next chapter: Rahul Bhatia backs Willie Walsh to lead expansionIndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said incoming CEO Willie Walsh is motivated to make a lasting impact at the airline and will be instr...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Inside IndiGo's succession plan: Rahul Bhatia prepares son Madhav for future leadershipRahul Bhatia has begun grooming his son Madhav Bhatia for a future leadership role at IndiGo, exposing him to executive meetings and mentor...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
IndiGo shares in focus on MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP enginesIndiGo has signed a significant MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines. This agreement marks the largest single order ev...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
IndiGo to place order for over 1,000 aircraft engines with CFM InternationalIndiGo has signed an agreement with CFM International to order more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines for its 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATASoaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Asia, Europe could see jet fuel shortages in coming months: IATA chief Willie WalshGlobal airlines' grouping IATA warns of potential jet fuel shortages in Asia and Europe in the coming months. Extraordinarily high fuel cos...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Willie Walsh will have to repair IndiGo's image before driving global expansionWillie Walsh’s appointment as CEO of IndiGo is seen as a move to drive global expansion, but he faces the immediate challenge of repairing ...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
‘Slasher’ Walsh takes one of aviation’s toughest jobs at IndiGoWillie Walsh is set to lead IndiGo, India's largest airline. He takes over after operational issues caused significant disruption. Walsh is...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Who is Willie Walsh, former British Airways & IAG chief appointed as IndiGo's new CEO after Pieter Elbers' exit?Willi Walsh: Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced the appointment of William "Willie" Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, eff...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
IndiGo appoints ex-British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO after Pieter Elbers’ exitIndiGo has appointed William Walsh, currently IATA's Director General, as its new CEO, succeeding Pieter Elbers. Walsh, formerly CEO of Bri...
31 Mar, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- Air India should have restructured 10 years ago: Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group, speaks about Air-India's time running out and dim future of low-cost airlines.
15 May, 2011, 10.47 PM IST
- India offers fantastic potential for growth: Willie Walsh, CEO, British Airways
ET Now caught up with Willie Walsh, CEO, British Airways, for his views on the aviation industry. Excerpts:
21 Aug, 2010, 03.55 PM IST
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