Aviation

  • The First Sustained Flight

    The First Sustained Flight
    The Wright Brothers have the first sustained flight, with a powered, controlled airplane.
  • First Take Off From Ship

    First Take Off From Ship
    Eugine Eli pilots an airplane off of a ship for the first time in history.
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    Dramatic Improvements

    Dramatic improvements in aviation including higher speeds, Altitudes, and maneuverability.
  • All Metal Airplane

    All Metal Airplane
    Hugo Junkers introduces the first all-metal aircraft.
  • Airmail

    Airmail is introduces, first deliverry 3 days faster than by train.
  • Flying the Atlantic

    Flying the Atlantic
    First non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean
  • Flight Simulator

    Flight Simulator
    The first flight simulator is introduced.
  • Jet Engine

    Jet Engine
    The first jet engine is made and soon put into use.
  • B-52 Bomber

    B-52 Bomber
    The B-52 Bomber is created and shown to the public.
  • Jet Airplane

    First Jet airplane to enter mass production.