When was air transport nationalised in India? 

Key Points

• Air transport was nationalized in India in the year 1953.
• The Government of India passed the Air Corporations Act, 1953, which led to the nationalization of the airline industry.
• Two new corporations, Air India International and Indian Airlines, were established to handle international and domestic air services, respectively.
• This move was aimed at ensuring better management, safety, and growth of the aviation sector in India.

Additional Information

• The Air Corporations Act, 1953, was repealed in 1994, paving the way for private airlines to operate in India.
• Before nationalization, there were several private airlines operating in India, including Tata Airlines, which later became Air India.
• Nationalization helped in standardizing operations and improving the safety record of Indian aviation.
• Today, the Indian aviation sector is a mix of public and private enterprises, with numerous domestic and international players.