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First successful flying model with an Internal combustion engine
Samuel Pierpont Langley builds a gasoline powered plane, this is the first flying model being propelled by an internal combustion engine. -
First sustained flight with a powered and controlled airplane
Wilbur and Orville Wright complete the first four sustained flights with a powered air plane. -
The flyer
Wilbur and Orville introduce the world's first practical plane. -
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WW1 and improvements
In world war 1 planes were used and there were huge improvements to them. They were faster with higher altitude and improvements in the aerodynamics, structures and controls. -
Passenger service (English channel)
Britain and France introduce passenger service between London and Paris. -
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New features
A new generation of light weight, air-cooled, bigger and faster planes. -
First solo flight
Charles Lindbergh completes the first ever solo flight from NYC to Paris in a Monoplane May 21st. Albert Hegenberger and Lester Maitland complete first flight from California and Hawaii on June 29th. -
First modern commercial airline
Boeing introduces the 247 a 10 passenger plane with economical cruising -
Jet engines designed
Designed independently by Britain's Frank Whittle and Germany's Hans Von Ohain make their first test run. -
First jet powered commercial aircraft
The first jet powered commercial aircraft makes its first flight on July 27. Three years later it starts regular passenger service. -
Area rule
Pilots and engineers tested a theory called the area rule, using it they made sleeker, faster air plane without using big engines. -
Boeing 747
Boeing creates the first wide body, turbo fan-powered commercial airliner the 747, one of the most successful planes ever made. -
B-2 bombers are developed
During the 90's engineers invented no-metal materials. shortly after, stealth planes were invented. the production of bigger air planes continues to this day.
