Air Transport

  • The first hot air balloon

    The first hot air balloon
    The Montgolfier Brothers invented the first hot air balloon.
  • The first airship

    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
    The first sea plane was flown. It took off from water and landed in water.
  • Flying Boats

    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
    The first helicopters that could carry passengers were developed and made.
  • The first air liners

    The first air liners
    The first air liners were made and developed and could carry about 40 passengers.
  • Commercial Aeroplanes

    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

    787 dreamliner
    The 787 Dreamliner was created in 2013 and is a lighter and more sufficient aeroplane than antthing designed before.