Which one of the following statements correct?

1. The question asks for the correct statement regarding civil aviation in India around 2003. 2. Option (A) states Alliance Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines. This was correct at the time; Alliance Air was established by Indian Airlines in 1996 as its low-cost feeder airline. 3. Option (B) states The Airports Authority of India (AAI) manages seven international airports. AAI managed more than seven international airports at that time. The exact number might fluctuate based on definition, but it was significantly more than seven (likely closer to 11-15 designated international airports plus customs airports). 4. Option (C) states AAI is the regulatory organization for enforcing civil air regulations. This is incorrect; the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body for civil aviation safety and regulations in India. 5. Option (D) assigns the function of planning/constructing runways and providing air safety services to DGCA. This is incorrect; planning and construction of airport infrastructure (like runways, terminal buildings) is primarily the role of airport operators like AAI or private entities, and air traffic services / air safety management often falls under AAI (Air Traffic Management wing) or DGCA oversight, not direct construction by DGCA. 6. Therefore, statement (A) is the correct one. The official answer is (A).