10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of aviation
10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of aviation
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The first flight was carried out by Wright Brothers in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, United States.
In 1919, KLM became the oldest airline in the world that is still operating today.
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to succeed in making solo flights across the Atlantic Sea.
Boeing 747 aircraft, or what is known as Jumbo Jet, is the largest passenger aircraft in the world when it was first introduced in 1969.
Concorde aircraft is the first commercial supersonic aircraft that is able to fly faster than the speed of sound.
In World War II, aircraft became one of the main weapons in air battles.
In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon using spacecraft.
Unmanned aircraft or drones are currently widely used in various fields, including the military, agriculture, and shipping of goods.
The aviation industry contributes to global economic growth by creating jobs and increasing transportation and trade.
Flights also have a negative impact on the environment such as greenhouse gas emissions and noise. Therefore, the aviation industry continues to try to find solutions to reduce the negative impact on the environment.
