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The Wright 1905 Flyer was the world’s first practical airplane.
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Thus the first major U.S. international air meet took place from January 10-20, 1910 at Dominguez Field, just south of Los Angeles.
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The 1915 Model K was the only Wright aircraft in which bent-end props were used for traction. They were mounted ahead of the wings to pull the airplane through the air. In all previous Wright airplanes, the props were behind the wings, pushing the aircraft.
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There are a total of 57 Aircrafts from 1920 to 1929.
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Flying for British Overseas Airways Corporation, becomes the first jet aircraft to enter commercial service, carrying passengers from London to Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The latest planes of Boeing 737 family were still made back in 1988, and more than 500 of these airplanes are in use until now. One crash per: 507 500 flying hours. Years of production: 1967-1988
