Q. With reference to the Aircraft Act, 1934, recently replaced by the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, consider the following statements:

1. The Aircraft Act of 1934 was enacted primarily to promote commercial aviation among Indian enterprises
2. It was designed during British rule, with a focus on military and administrative control over Indian airspace
3. The Act became increasingly outdated due to the rise in private sector participation and technological advancements

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3 only
Notes: The 1934 Act aimed at control, not development, making statement 1 incorrect. However, statement 2 is correct as the Act was designed during British rule with a focus on military and administrative control over Indian airspace. Statement 3 is also accurate, as the Act became outdated due to the rise in private sector participation and technological advancements.