15 October - JRD Tata flew the first Tata Airlines flight, which later became Air India in1932

 

Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, commonly known as J.R.D. Tata, indeed played a significant role in the history of Indian aviation. On October 15, 1932, J.R.D. Tata piloted the first flight of Tata Airlines, which was later rebranded as Air India. This inaugural flight flew from Karachi (now in Pakistan) to Bombay (now Mumbai), marking a significant milestone in the history of civil aviation in India.

J.R.D. Tata's pioneering efforts in the field of aviation helped establish Tata Airlines as India's first commercial airline. Under his leadership, the airline expanded its operations and eventually became a part of Air India, India's flag carrier airline. J.R.D. Tata is celebrated for his contributions to the development of aviation in India, and he remains an iconic figure in the country's business and aviation history.