3 questions on what you just watched.
Answer or skip — either way, continue when ready.
1. What event in 1913 marks the birth of scheduled commercial aviation?
The St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line introduced the first fixed-wing airliner service in 1913 — the beginning of scheduled airline services and of commercial aviation.
2. Why is the Douglas DC-3 (first flown 1935) considered revolutionary for airlines?
The DC-3's reliability, range and capacity expanded the commercial business dramatically, letting airlines offer more frequent and longer flights — it became the backbone of many airlines.
3. Despite flying at twice the speed of sound, why was Concorde retired in 2003?
Concorde's delta wing and afterburning engines enabled Mach 2 cruise, dramatically cutting transatlantic times — but high operating costs and related concerns led to its retirement in 2003.
THINK & DISCUSS
Concorde proved supersonic passenger flight possible — and unprofitable. What would have to change for a Concorde successor to survive?
No single right answer — form your own view and defend it.
