Important Dates in Aviation History

The aviation industry has changed vastly since the world’s first flight. Check out these important dates throughout aviation to see just how far we’ve come!

1. First Glider Flight

   The Wright Brothers’ glider flies for the first time on October 22, 1900.
   

2. First Controlled Flight

   The first powered, manned, heavier-than-air, controlled flight happens on December 17, 1903- the Wright Flyer, designed by the Wright Brothers.
   

3. In-Flight Communication

   Airplanes in flight communicate with each other directly by radio for the first time on September 2, 1916.
   

4. Across the Atlantic

   On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindberg completes the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic.
   

5. Leaving on a Jet Plane

   The world’s first jet aircraft takes off on August 27, 1937.
   

6. Sound Barrier Broken

   Sound barrier is broken for the first time on October 14, 1947.
   

7. Nonstop without Fuel

   The first flight around the world (nonstop) without refuelling occurs on December 23, 1986.