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 […]
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 […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts10 Aug
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.
AviationSource News•Len Varley4 AugIndia’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 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 Aug
Seasoned aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh has begun his first day as the new CEO at IndiGo, almost six…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux3 Aug
Willie Walsh arrives at IndiGo with the domestic machine humming and the long-haul plan in pieces.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat3 AugThe 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 […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis27 JulThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed its first female director general, as incumbent Willie Walsh prepares…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux24 JulThe 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 […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm24 JulSaadia Zahidi to replace Willie Walsh as IATA DG…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker23 Jul
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.
Skift Airlines•Darin Graham9 Jun
As leaders of the airline industry gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros7 Jun