From Armstrong to Whittle: 9 of the most influential figures in aviation history
Air travel has had the effect of liberating human beings. Distance and time no longer confine us as…
Wright Brothers
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The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were American inventors of aviation. In 1903, they achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled airplane flight.
Wright Brothers’ historic factory badly damaged by fire
The factory site where the Wright Brothers began manufacturing aircraft in the early 20th century was badly damaged…
Meet Charles Taylor, the world’s first aviation maintenance technician
There are a number of famous people who spring to mind when we think of aviation pioneers. The…
Top 10 airplanes before Wright flyer
While it is hard to dispute the fact that the Wright Flyer was, technically, the first controlled airplane…
The Top 5 First Times in the Aviation
The aviation industry stands out by having an enormous and fascinating history. Aviation has numerous first times beginning…