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The Wright Brothers made the first engine powered flight in Kitty Hawk, NC. It lasted for only 59 seconds.
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Inglis Uppercu began to offer the first commercial passenger flights from Florida to Cuba and later to New York City. This service lasted until 1924.
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The Kelly Act passes and airmail contracts are given to private airline companies.
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The Ford Trimotor 5-AT was produced and used by most airlines. It could hold 14-16 passengers
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Boeing introduces stewardesses. One stewardess is on each plane and must be a registered nurse. They were used to make passengers feel safer and more comfortable.
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The DC-3 was introduced in 1936 and was the most used airplane by 1939. It was more comfortable for passengers and held about 15 passengers.
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Pan-Am used the yankee clipper to make trans-atlantic voyages possible. It was an air boat.
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The Boeing 707 was introduced by Pan-Am and held more passengers than ever before. It was also good for trans-atlantic service.
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The Boeing 747 was introduced and it was the first jumbojet and made trans-atlantic travel easier.
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