- Aviation - Wikipedia
Aviation includes the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry Aircraft include fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air aircraft such as hot air balloons and airships
- Aviation and Technology - San José State University
Explore our diverse programs, including the pioneering Aviation Program, and the innovative Engineering Technology Program, both united under one department to shape the future of technology and aviation education
- Aviation | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
This article tells the story of the invention of the airplane and the development of civil aviation from piston-engine airplanes to jets For a history of military aviation, see military aircraft; for lighter-than-air flight, see airship
- This Day in Aviation | Important Dates in Aviation History
Christopher C Kraft, Jr , who died July 22, 2019, created the concept of NASA’s Mission Control and developed its organization, operational procedures and culture, then made it a critical element of the success of the nation’s human spaceflight programs
- Aviation Stories, Aircraft Reviews, Pilot Resources
From aviation news and expert reviews to flight training, aircraft ownership, and innovations, we bring you the stories that lift aviation to new heights
- Aviation | US Department of Transportation
Learn more about how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) promotes the safety and efficiency of our Nation’s aerospace system by contacting FAA or visiting its website
- Aviation | National Air and Space Museum
In 1903, the Wright brothers made the first heavier-than-air powered flight—changing the course of humanity However, people practiced aviation even before 1903—flying in airships, balloons, and gliders among other craft Today, aviation is an integral part of our modern life
- History of Flight: Breakthroughs, Disasters and More
From hot-air balloons floating over Paris to a dirigible crashing over New Jersey, here are some of the biggest moments of aviation history For thousands of years, humans have dreamed of taking
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