FAQ About J.R.D. Tata

J.R.D. Tata is widely known for founding Tata Airlines in 1932, which was the first commercial airline in India. Tata Airlines was later renamed Air India, which became India's national carrier. His pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for the development of civil aviation in India. In 1953, he was instrumental in the nationalization of Air India and continued to serve as its chairman until 1978.