Management, modern shipping, and air travel

The Development of Air Transportation

The Montgolfier brothers invented the hot air balloon in the 1780s, which sparked the early development of the air transport system. The air balloons, on the other hand, had one major limitation: they could only travel downward. In 1799, Sir George Cayley developed the concept of a contemporary airplane with wings, control, and a propulsion system. There was no significant advancement in the air transportation system until 1903, when the Wright brothers launched the first assisted takeoff in human history. This was also the first controllable and propelled airplane.

Advancements in Airplanes during World War I

Airplanes were not widely used until World War I, when they were used for assault, investigation, and transporting weaponry. New standards were introduced in the air transport sector like the adoption of ailerons which made it easier to control the airplanes. As improvements were made in the design, airplanes grew bigger and larger. They began transporting a large number of people and cargo over extensive distances (Schmitt & Gollnick, 2016). Zeppelin, a German aircraft manufacturing company was the first known manufacturer of larger airplanes. The design of large aircraft was driven by the need to transport people and cargo over long distances. Huge breakthroughs were made in the aviation sector in the 1930s. The first commercial airline called Douglas DC-3 emerged. It was exclusively designed for carrying passengers. Other commercial airlines soon emerged across the world. The approach of the World War II saw major cities in the United States and other advanced nations develop airports. There were also more trained pilots to fly the planes. The first liquid-powered rockets and jets also emerged. The need to transport injury from accident sites led to the development of the helicopter. The vertical flight in helicopters eliminated the need for conventional runways (Schmitt & Gollnick, 2016).

Improvements in the Air Transport System after World War II

In the aftermath of the World War II, there were massive improvements in the air transport system. The body of the aircraft became lighter while the engines grew quieter and efficient. The first widely utilized passenger aircraft was Boeing 707. The most significant change was improvements in control of airplanes. The changes were brought about by the need to enhance safety. The changes included the use of Global Positioning systems, satellite communications, and automation in the cockpit. As recent as 2004, SpaceShipOne made the maiden spaceflight, becoming the first aircraft to fly in space.

Modern Advancements in Air Transportation

The air transportation system significantly improved over the years. The modern aircraft has become efficient faster and efficient with the ability to carry more passengers and move thousands of miles. There is also safety improvement in the aviation sector.

Reference

Schmitt, D., & Gollnick, V. (2016). Historical Development of Air Transport. In Air Transport System (pp. 19-38). Springer Vienna.