Air India Express to Merge with AIX Connect, New COO Appointed

Air India Express is set to merge with AIX Connect in October, according to an internal communication. Hamish Maxwell will become the new COO, replacing Pushpinder Singh. The merger is part of a broader integration strategy within Tata Group's airlines, including an upcoming Air India/Vistara merger in November.

Air India Express (AIX) will merge with another Tata Group subsidiary, AIX Connect, in October, as per an internal communication on Friday. Hamish Maxwell is set to be the new chief operating officer of the unified entity, replacing Pushpinder Singh.

Maxwell, currently the Senior Vice President for flight operations at Vistara, will take over as COO on October 31. He brings extensive experience, having previously held management roles at Singapore Airlines.

Under the current COO, Pushpinder Singh, AIX expanded operations, inducted over 30 aircraft, and grew its flight network to 46 stations, among other achievements. The merger aims to streamline operations and facilitate further growth.