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Early experiments
Wright brothers powered, controlled and sustained flight became a reality because of them
Wright brothers -
World War I
Airplanes were used for reconnaissance, dogfights and bombing -
Golden age of aviation
Airplanes became more reliable and faster with pioneers like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh -
World War II
Development of faster fighter planes and bombers, first operational jet fighters -
Jet age
Introduction of jet engines, making it faster and more efficient -
Modern aviation
Advancements in materials like carbon fibre, more efficient jet engines and improved avionics