When we talk about the most famous and most popular models of airplanes, then the Boeing 787 Dreamliner must certainly find its place there. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was the world’s first next-generation airliner, bringing a new era of efficiency. In 2009, the 787 made its maiden flight, entering a new era of composite construction…
Is the end of the flight as we know it waiting for us? The previous decades of air traffic were marked, among other things, by jumbo jet planes. But events in the previous year heralded the end of the jumbo era. The “jumbo” jet age transformed the aviation industry, allowing it to expand beyond what…
During the pioneer days of the commercial jet age in the 60s, the global aviation fair was ruled by Boeing and Douglas Aircraft, two American companies. Although Europe has had a great influence on aviation with the beginning of the century, over time, America as an industrial power has increasingly seized primacy. European countries have…
We are going to continue with a remarkable history of Boeing, a story about building one of the greatest companies of nowadays. William Boeing resigned as the chairman and sold his stock in the company after accused of developing a monopoly. But the firm foundation was established, and the company starts growing, changing and…
When the war in Europe was ceasing and military production decrease, production of civilian aircraft was possible again. A large number of new airplanes and airfields equipped with the latest technology were developed during warfare. William Boeing was a visionary businessman and pioneer in the field of aircraft manufacturing. Guided by his steady hand, a small airplane manufacturing company was…
World War II brought to us a period in which aviation established itself as a crucial part of warfare. In the 20th century, no more exceptional advancement was realized than in aviation. During World War II airplanes were probably the most powerful weapons system. For this reason, great resources and efforts were invested in the…
The period between the two world wars was the period when the first serious ideas came about creating a jet plane. At the outset, this idea existed only in laboratories and in testing. This period was described by a continuous development from the slow wood-and-fabric biplanes of World War I to fast, sleek metal monoplanes, producing a big…
After the WWI numerous airplanes left unused. Also, there were many aviation technicians whose jobs depend on airplanes and their use. An important question to be answered was how to increase the safety and stability of aircraft so that they can begin to carry passengers. Aviation visionaries were people who looked into the future. …
From the earliest beginnings, the human desire to make an airplane was fraught with many difficulties, but on the other hand, with incredible breakthroughs. The Wright Brothers hold an exceptional spot in history because of the great and abiding impact of their accomplishment concerning modern aircraft design. After the first boundaries have been broken and…
Name that must not be skipped when we talk about the history of aviation is Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart was an aviator who set several flying records, including becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928 as well as the first person to cross over both the Atlantic and Pacific. She…