In 1917, a British pilot challenged the enemy an aircraft bearing the name Hyderabad. During World War II, the British operated the "Hyderabad Squadron which carried on the aircraft the line. "Presented by his Exalted Highness, the Nizam of Hyderabad". Funds had been raised in Hyderabad to buy these Spitfires!
In the 30s young Indian fliers including J.R.D Tata, P. M. Reddy. Babur Mirza, Manmohan Singh and Chawla having received their licenses and training in England, were among the first Indians to fly from London to Karachi. P. M. Reddy was the first Indian to obtain a navigator's licence. T. N. Khatri was the first Indian ground engineer, having got a licence in 1931.
An air service operating between Karachi and Bombay was introduced in January 1920 by the Indian Government, primarily to explore the possibility of establishing air services for public use. It lasted only six weeks. Meanwhile external air links had already been established.
