-
Ford introduced first motor
the company spent most of their $28,000 cash investment before selling the first motor. But they quickly made profit. -
British Airways officially founded
Largest airline in the UK based on fleet size. -
Barrhead Travel first shop
First opened up in Glasgow and is now one of the largest travel groups in the UK. -
Concorde introduced
the first ever turbojet-powered supersonic passenger jet airliner to fly. Its top speed was over twice the speed of sound and could seat 92 to 128 passengers. -
Virgin Atlantic first developed
a concept of high quality and value for money. First licence granted for London Gatwick.