The Wright Brothers’ first plane flight in Kitty Hawk lasted just 12 seconds in 1903, but Orville and Wilbur made history in that airplane, the Flyer. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ...

The 1905 Wright Flyer III has been named Ohio's official state aircraft. Here's why it's important to the Buckeye State, and aviation at large.

While the Wright brothers are widely recognized as the fathers of flight, Brazilians believe the true inventor of the airplane was one of their own. March 21, 2025 7 min ...

In December 1903, the brothers became the first people to fly an airplane in Kitty Hawk, N. C. The brothers then refined their plane, the Wright Flyer, for several years before making the first ...

The Enquirer was one of six newspapers to run story of first flight. When the Wright brothers finally succeeded in getting their flyer airborne on Dec. 17, 1903, ...

On Tuesday, the Wright Brothers National Memorial hosted an anniversary event that also honored the late Charles McGee. McGee was one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, flying for the racially ...

The Franklin Institute has said a wealthy scion, long vilified for refusing to serve during World War I, gave them a treasured Wright-built plane. His family is challenging that account.

The 1905 Wright Flyer III has been named Ohio's official state aircraft. Here's why it's important to the Buckeye State, and aviation at large.

The 1905 Wright Flyer III has been named Ohio's official state aircraft. Here's why it's important to the Buckeye State, and aviation at large.