Flight History
What was the year in which all plane related industries tanked due to world events?
2001
When was Airbus founded?
1970
When was Boeing Founded?
1916
What was the world’s first commercially viable Jetliner?
The Boeing 707
What was the first war that planes were utilized in.
World War I
Which countries led the creation of Airbus?
Germany and France
In what country is Boeing based in?
The USA
What was the first commercial aircraft designed entirely with the use of computers?
The Boeing 777
Who were the individuals that developed the first plane?
The Wright Brothers
Who was Airbus’ chairman in 1998?
Noel Forgeard
What were the two firms that Boeing acquired in the mid 1990’s?
Rockwell and McDonnell Douglas
What plane model was Airbus’ rival against the Boeing 737?
The Airbus A320
What was the name of the first and last “commonly used” Supersonic passenger plane?
The Concorde
What kind of plane was Airbus wanting to make?
Jumbojets
In what Major war did Boeing play a significant role in?
World War II
What was the name of Airbus’s Superjumbo that debuted in 2005
Airbus A380
What was, up until recently, the main material used in building airplanes?
Aluminum
In what region was Airbus able to fit more seats into their planes?
Asia
Who was the CEO of Boeing in the 1990’s who oversaw multiple acquisitions?
Philip Condit
What was the name of Boeing’s first new plane since 1995?
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner