Flying was new and daring in the early years of the 20th century. Traveling by airplane was rare. Airlines, airliners, airports, air routes—none of these existed. But by century's end, you could travel to almost anywhere in America by air in a matter of hours.

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Concorde at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Exhibition

Commercial Aviation

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
On View Exhibition
Two silver airplanes suspended in midair. One large one is for Eastern Airlines, one smaller one reads TWA on the side.
Exhibition

America by Air

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Teaching/Learning Strategy Document

Teacher Tips for Food on the Fly

Teacher Tips to correspond with STEM in 30's Food on the Fly episode.

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Commercial aviation, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People and Society and Culture
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Teacher and Parent/Caregiver
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https://s.si.edu/3qnJWhY

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The Olive Problem

How does an olive alter an airline's bottom line?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXZrViOxcdc

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History of Airline Food

A short history of airline food.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcXBBxDFaAs

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My Path: "Every Team is Better with Diverse Viewpoints" Andrea Putteet

Sometimes when you are working as a team, you can perform miracles. Andrea Putteet

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Aircraft, Commercial aviation, Behind the scenes, General aviation, People, Technology and Engineering and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsgUJ08UPc

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My Path: "I Love Building Things" - Joe Wilding, Co-Founder of Boom Supersonic

Joe Wilding was the co-founder of Boom Supersonic. Learn about his path, and the future of supersonic flight.

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Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, People, Records and Firsts, Science and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdgRlBIfDD4

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My Path: Brandon Jones, Aerospace Engineer

How does backpacking help you as an aerospace engineer? Find out in this edition of My Path.

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Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, People, Robotics, Science and Technology and Engineering
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Student
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66jVKXU47L0

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