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New Delhi: Ilker Ayci has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of Air India.
The 51-year-old Istanbul-born Ayci is the former chairman of Turkish Airlines.
Tata Sons, which took over Air India last month, made the announcement after the airline’s board meeting on Monday.
“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 will lead Air India into the new era,” said Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, who was a special invitee to the meeting.
Ayci is expected to take charge by April 1, 2022.
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“I am delighted and honoured 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 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,” said Ayci.
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