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!
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First Glider Flight
The Wright Brothers’ glider flies for the first time on October 22, 1900.
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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.
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In-Flight Communication
Airplanes in flight communicate with each other directly by radio for the first time on September 2, 1916.
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Across the Atlantic
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindberg completes the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic.
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Leaving on a Jet Plane
The world’s first jet aircraft takes off on August 27, 1937.
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Sound Barrier Broken
Sound barrier is broken for the first time on October 14, 1947.
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Nonstop without Fuel
The first flight around the world (nonstop) without refuelling occurs on December 23, 1986.
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