Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has ​resigned as the airline deals with challenges, including financial losses and the aftermath of a deadly crash last year that killed 260 people.

Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will stay in the role until a successor is appointed, Air India said.

A former Singapore Airlines executive, Wilson was brought in to lead a turnaround after Tata Group bought Air India from the Indian government in 2022 following years of losses.

During his tenure, Air India began refurbishing aircraft and restructuring operations but also struggled with safety concerns and operational challenges.

Air India board has formed a committee that will find Wilson's successor in the coming months.