Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993) was an Indian aviator industrialist, entrepreneur and chairman of Tata Group. He was the first Indian citizen to get a commercial pilot's license on February 10, 1929. He was popularly renowned as the 'Father of Indian aviation'. In 1955 and 1992, he received two of India's highest civilian awards the Padma Vibushan and the Bharat Ratna. I n 1948, Air India inaugurated its first international service, from Mumbai to London. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was the first Indian global entity, proudly taking the Indian flag to international skies. He flew along with the passengers on the inauguration flight. He wants to establish the highest standards of customer service and excellence in terms of safety, punctuality, food and services. On 7 May 1949, then prime minister of Ind...