IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Steps Down Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

March 10, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers is stepping down with immediate effect, following a $2.6 million fine from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for operational disruptions in December 2025. Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director of IndiGo, will assume management until the airline announces a new leader.