Complex sentence: The carrier was formed in March 1964 as the national airline of the country with the aid of Alitalia, which initially held a 50% controlling stake in the company, and the Somali government held the balance.
Split into simpler sentences: The carrier was formed in March 1964 as the national airline of the country. It was established with the aid of Alitalia, which initially held a 50% controlling stake in the company and the Somali government held the balance.