Air India’s new CEO is Ilker Ayci, Former Chairman of Turkish Airlines

Mangalore Today News Network / NDTV

New Delhi, Feb 14, 2022: Tata Sons on Monday appointed former chairperson of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India. "The board after due deliberations approved the appointment of Ilker Ayci as the CEO & MD of Air India. This appointment is subject to requisite regulatory approvals," Tata Sons stated in a release.

 

On Mr Ayci’s appointment, N Chandrasekaran, said, "Ilker is an aviation industry leader who led Turkish Airlines to its current success during his tenure there. We are delighted to welcome Ilker to the Tata Group where he would lead Air India into the new era."

"The Air India Board met to consider the candidature of Mr Ayci. Mr Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, was a special invitee to this board meeting," the release added.

He will assume his responsibilities at Air India from April 1, 2022.

"I am delighted and honored to accept the privilege of leading an iconic airline and to join the Tata Group. Working closely with my colleagues at Air India and the leadership of the Tata Group, we will utilize the strong heritage of Air India to make it one of the best airlines in the world with a uniquely superior flying experience that reflects Indian warmth and hospitality," Mr Ayci said.

Recently, Tata Group has officially taken over Air India from the government.Air India is the third airline brand in the Tata Group’s stable -- it holds a majority interest in AirAsia India and Vistara, a joint venture with Singapore Airlines Ltd.