Airbus A380 takes off extremely steeply and turns like it’s a rocket
Airbus A380 takes off extremely steeply and turns like it’s a rocket

It takes off almost vertically

The two fastest speeds achieved by commercial planes were both done by Boeings
The two fastest speeds achieved by commercial planes were both done by Boeings

To beat your own record is impressive

This airport’s weird layout meant cars were forced to stop for planes
This airport’s weird layout meant cars were forced to stop for planes

It’s become an unlikely tourist attraction

Business jet broke two transatlantic speed records on its first international flight
Business jet broke two transatlantic speed records on its first international flight

Two records in one day

The first ever bonafide manned aircraft from 1903 only flew once but still exists today
The first ever bonafide manned aircraft from 1903 only flew once but still exists today

The most important flight ever