Mehmet Ilker Ayci appointed as the new CEO and MD of Air India

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Mehmet Ilker Ayci appointed as the new CEO and MD of Air India
15 Feb 2022
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On Monday, Tata Sons announced that  they have appointed, Mehmet Ilker Ayci as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India. Mr. Ayci is the former chairman of Turkish Airlines and was on the Board Of Directors as well prior to it.  Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, after the appointment of the new CEO, said: "Ilker is an aviation industry leader who led Turkish Airlines to its current success during his tenure there. We are delighted to welcome Ayci to the Tata Group where he would lead Air India into the new era”. Ayci also expressed his gratitude on being appointed as the CEO of the airline. He said: “I am delighted and honoured to accept the privilege of leading an iconic airline and to join the Tata Group", which recently acquired the country's flag carrier.Working closely with my colleagues at AI and the leadership of Tata Group, we will utilise 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".

 

 

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