The Evolution of Aircraft: A Skyward Journey

The Wright Flyer (1903)
It was the first powered airplane to fly successfully. It made its first controlled flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, starting the age of aviation
The Douglas DC-3 (1935)
It revolutionized air travel carrying both passengers and cargo over long distances, and become a key airplane for many airlines around the world
The Boeing 707 (1958)
It introduced jet travel to the masses, reduced flight times and made international travel more accessible
The Concorde (1976)
It was a supersonic passenger jet, cutting transatlantic flight times in half and became an icon of luxury and speed
The Airbus A380 (2005)
The largest passenger airliner, which set new standards for capacity and comfort, and accommodated up to 850 passengers on a single flight
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner (2011)
The Dreamliner features advanced the materials and technologies for enhanced fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and long-range capabilities