Modern day

Practically, however, was clearly an issue with these lighter-than-air flights. So we fast forward again to 1903 when the Wright Brothers made their flight and became the first to do so in a heavier-than-air device.

Despite these advances there was still no viable invention that could successfully transport large numbers of people, or travel for long distances. It was not until the likes of World War 1 that heavier-than0air powered aircraft became more prominent as they were more practical for reconnaissance. This and World War 2 sped up the advancement of technology in all areas, including flight and played a large role in creating modern day aviation.

Today, people use aeroplanes almost the same way they would use trains or buses, with large aircraft managing to transport around 500 passengers at a time, helped by a busy network of highly trained pilots and air traffic controllers on the ground. Of all of the advancements in technology mankind has achieved, flight must be up there as one of the most important.

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