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Aviation's history is full of groundbreaking moments, but a few aircraft stand out as true game-changers—machines that didn't just fly, but reshaped how the world connects.1. Wright Flyer (1903)It all began here. On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers' Flyer achieved the first controlled, powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Its 12-second hop may seem small today, but it proved heavier-than-air flight was possible, opening the skies to human ambition.Photo credit Divinity Price2. Douglas DC-3 (1935)The DC-3 was the first airliner that could make money carrying only passengers, without relying on mail contracts. Comfortable, reliable, and capable of longer ranges, it revolutionized commercial air travel and set the standard for modern airliners.Photo credit Wikipedia.org3. Boeing 707 (1958)The jet age truly took off with the Boeing 707. Faster and more efficient than propeller-driven planes, it made intercontinental travel routine, shrinking the world and launching an era of global connectivity.Photo credit Wikipedia.org4. Concorde (1976)Supersonic speed became a reality for passengers aboard the Concorde. Cruising at over twice the speed of sound, it could cross the Atlantic in under four hours. While its high costs kept it exclusive, it pushed the boundaries of engineering and speed.5. Boeing 747 (1970)The "Queen of the Skies" brought long-haul travel to the masses. Its massive size, range, and efficiency made international travel affordable for millions, changing tourism, business, and culture forever.Photo credit Divinity PriceFrom fragile wood-and-fabric wings to supersonic icons, these aircraft didn't just change aviation—they changed the way we live, work and see the world.