Air India appoints Henry Donohoe to strengthen safety, security & quality functions

Donohoe, an Irish national, will assume office on November 7, 2022, the company said in a statement.

An aviation veteran, Donohoe started his career at Aer Lingus in 1978 and became its Chief Pilot before going on to head key departments including safety, quality, flight operations and engineering.

He then spent seven years with Emirates Airlines in various safety roles, ultimately as Divisional Senior Vice-President Flight Operations and Primary Crisis Director.

In his last stint, Donohoe served as Senior Vice President Safety, Security, Compliance & Emergency Response at Norwegian Air, where he was responsible for the integration of multiple AOCs and Safety, Security & Compliance departments under a single entity, and initiated vital Change Management processes in the airline.

Henry has a long history on the international safety stage, serving with both the IATA Safety Committee and Flight Safety Foundation Board of Governance, Air India said in the statement.

Speaking on the development, CEO & MD, Air India, Campbell Wilson said secure operations top the airline's priority even as it focuses on fleet expansion and market growth.

“Even as we pursue our Vihaan.AI ambitions, including the tripling of our fleet, safe and secure operations remain Air India’s number-one priority," Campbell said.

"We are therefore delighted to welcome someone of Henry’s experience and calibre to the Air India family, and look forward to his contribution to our Safety, Security and Quality functions.”