Pioneers in Aviation

1903

First Powered Flight

Wright brothers achieve first powered, controlled aircraft flight at Kitty Hawk

First Powered Flight
1908

First Passenger Flight

Wright brothers conduct first passenger flights, marking the beginning of air travel

First Passenger Flight
1919

First Transatlantic Flight

Alcock and Brown complete first non-stop transatlantic flight

First Transatlantic Flight

Quick Facts

  • First powered flight lasted only 12 seconds
  • Space race accelerated aviation technology
  • Commercial aviation connects over 20,000 cities

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