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The first hot air balloon
The Montgolfier Brothers invented the first hot air balloon. -
The first airship
The very first metal airship was flown by Henri Giffard for Paris, however the airship could fly forward. -
The first sea plane
The first sea plane was flown. It took off from water and landed in water. -
Flying Boats
The first flying boats were made and flown in the 1930's, they didn't need runways as it was thought to be safer flying over water in an aircraft that could float. -
The first helicopters
The first helicopters that could carry passengers were developed and made. -
The first air liners
The first air liners were made and developed and could carry about 40 passengers. -
Commercial Aeroplanes
The first aeroplane to carry up to 400 passengers was designed and created. Because of a crash the plane was taken out of service in 2003. -
787 dreamliner
The 787 Dreamliner was created in 2013 and is a lighter and more sufficient aeroplane than antthing designed before.