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Wright Brothers first flight
The Wright Brothers made history with the Kitty Hawk Flyer, the first powered flight. The airplane stayed in the sky for 12 seconds and went 180 feet
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The first female pilot
Aviation became more inclusive, starting with Raymonde de Laroche of France becoming the world's first woman to get her pilot's license. (“First American Women in Flight”) -
Jet engine invented
British inventor Frank Whittle invented the jet engine in 1930 (“Jet Engines”) and we still use jet engine's today -
The first Jet-propelled aircraft
The Heinkel He 178 was the first Jet-propelled aircraft from Germany. But it only stayed in the air for 10 minutes. It reached 379 mph. (“Heinkel He 178 | Planes of Fame Air Museum”) -
Aerial agriculture
The crop duster was invented in Dayton, Ohio, on August 3, 1941. Crop dusting is still used today by farmer's and it's now known for Aerial agriculture, and it's one of the modern keys to aviation ("The Farmer's Air Force") -
Who flew
More people began to fly, and air travel became more exclusive in the 1960s and 1970s -
Boeing 747 has it's first commercial flight
Boeing 747 has its first commercial flight to London Heathrow -
The changes in airplanes
The difference between airplanes then and now is that they are quieter and more enormous. The material used to make airplanes has changed. They used to use wood and cloth, and now they use aluminum. They also use oxygen masks now. They are much faster than they used to be and can carry more people on them. (“The Evolution of the Commercial Flying Experience”) -
What changed in the industry
The last 10 years have seen major changes In aviation as fuel-efficient, twin-engine aircraft sounded the death knell for jumbo jets, the Asia-Pacific became one of the biggest aviation markets, and airlines squeezed more seats into the aircraft. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/decade-aviation-brings-surprising-changes/#:~:text=The%20last%2010%20years%20have,squeezed%20more%20seats%20into%20aircraft. -
How the industry evolved
Over the past century, airlines have dramatically improved their technology, safety standards, and customer service. (Joseph) -
What the future will look like for the Aviation Industry
The future for commercial aviation is likely to be shaped by a combination of new technologies, changing consumer needs, and a growing focus on sustainability. From electric aircraft to autonomous flights, the aviation industry is constantly evolving and adapting to meet the challenges of the 21st century. https://www.stsaviationgroup.com/future-of-commercial
(STS Aviation Group)