The U.S. has three major international carriers (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines) and eight additional large carriers that operate mainly domestic flights but have some …

Nov 15, 2021 · A Brief History of the FAA The modern age of powered flight began in 1903 when Orville Wright made the first sustained, powered flight on December 17 in a plane he and his …

Dec 10, 2025 · Graph and download economic data for Enplanements for U.S. Air Carrier Domestic, Scheduled Passenger Flights (ENPLANED) from Jan 2000 to Aug 2025 about flight, …

Nov 19, 2025 · In 2024, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were the leading airlines in the U.S., with a domestic market share of 21 percent.

The history of flight is the story, stretching over several centuries, of the development of heavier-than-air flying machines. Important landmarks along the way to the invention of the airplane …

The Museum's collection holds a variety of different airplanes which help tell the story of flight. Our collection of commercial aircraft, such as the well-known Boeing 747, help tell the history …

Learn about aircraft the U.S. Air Force uses to maintain air superiority around the world. Read about the capabilities, development, and operational history of the aircraft used by the Air …

Mar 19, 2020 · This annual release includes data on U.S. airlines scheduled domestic and international service, including from one foreign point to another foreign point (296,911 …

Mar 1, 2011 · Unless otherwise noted, all traffic and operations data reflect the total service (scheduled + charter) of U.S. passenger and cargo airlines as reported to the Bureau of …

Jul 9, 2021 · History of Flight: Breakthroughs, Disasters and More From hot-air balloons floating over Paris to a dirigible crashing over New Jersey, here are some of the biggest moments of …