Commercial Aircraft Timeline

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  • First DC-3 delivered to American Airlines

    First DC-3 delivered to American Airlines
    The first airliner was delivered to American Airliners, a Douglas DC-3. Still flying today, the DC-3 was the first successful airliner produced (Source) Link text

  • de Havilland Comet produced

    de Havilland Comet produced
    The de Havilland Comet was the first jet-powered commercial aircraft produced, pioneering the modern day aircraft we fly on today. Source - http://plane-truth.com/comet.htm

  • Boeing 707 Produced

    Boeing 707 Produced
    The Boeing 707 was the first commercially successful jet-powered passenger aircraft, preceding most modern-day aircraft.

  • Boeing 727 Introduced

    Boeing 727 Introduced
    The 727 was a successful aircraft mainly due to the fact that it had a high range, having a third engine. This made it fuel efficient and useful for long-range flight.

  • Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident Introduced

    Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident Introduced
    The HS-121 Trident was an influential airliner, pioneering the T-tail design and featuring sophisticated avionics.

  • Boeing 747 Introduced

    Boeing 747 Introduced
    The Boeing 747, commonly known as the "Jumbo Jet" was the first large airliner with more than one deck.

  • Airbus A320 Introduced

    Airbus A320 Introduced
    The Airbus A320 is arguably the most automated airliner built. Utilizing innovative avionics in the cockpit, the pilot's job is heavily simplified by computers.