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Invented the first successful airplane, The Wright Flyer, which had its first flight in 1903.

Completed the first solo transatlantic flight in 1927 from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis.

First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and set several other records.

Developed the first successful four-engine airplane and the first mass-produced helicopter.

Set multiple aviation records, built and flew the H-4 Hercules, also known as the Spruce Goose.

The Wright brothers' older mentor and professor at the University of Berlin who did pioneering work on heavier-than-air flight.

Founded De Havilland Aircraft Company, created many iconic aircraft including the Mosquito and the Comet, the world’s first jet airliner.

Designed many of Lockheed's aircraft, such as the U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft.

Designed the Voyager, which was the first aircraft to fly around the world without stopping or refueling, and SpaceShipOne.

Conducted early experiments with jet propulsion and built the Coandă-1910, considered by some as the first jet.

An Italian aircraft manufacturer who designed and constructed some of the world’s first multi-engine airplanes, including bombers used in WWI.

Pioneering aviator famed for his airmail flights and for authoring 'The Little Prince'.

Invented the turbojet engine, which revolutionized air travel with faster and higher-flying aircraft.

Developed the first operational jet engine, independently of Frank Whittle.