Q.1.
Which is the oldest airline that is still in operation?

The oldest airline that is still in operation is KLM. It started its operations in 1919 and is headquartered in Amsterdam.

Q.2.
In which country is Boeing based?

Boeing, the second-largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world, is based in the United States of America. It is headquartered in Chicago.

Q.3.
In which year was the first fatal accident in aviation reported?

The first fatal accident in aviation was reported in 1908 when an early model prepared by the Wright brothers, called the Wright Model A, led to the death of a passenger.

Q.4.
What is the term used for "moving along the ground" in the aviation sector?

The word in the aviation sector that is used to refer to moving around the ground is “taxi.” It is used to refer to airplanes that move around the ground before take-off or after landing.

Q.5.
Which is the world's largest airplane manufacturer?

Airbus, which is a European company, is the largest manufacturer of airliners in the world. It is headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands.

Q.6.
How many forces help an airplane to fly?

A total of four forces are instrumental in helping an airplane to fly. These forces are – lift, drag, thrust, and weight.

Q.7.
Which aircraft has wings but no motor?

A glider is a type of aircraft that does not have an engine. A skid or wheeled undercarriage is used during taking off and landing.

Q.8.
Where is the oldest airport in the world situated?

The oldest airport in the world is located in Maryland, United States of America. It has been in operation since 1909 and is known as College Park Airport.

Q.9.
Who performed the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?

The first solo flight across the Atlantic was made by Charles Lindbergh, an American aviator, in 1927. He made this journey from New York to Paris.

Q.10.
Who is credited with coining the word "aviation"?

Gabriel La Landelle, who was a formal French Naval officer and a writer, in 1863, coined the word aviation from the word “avier,” which means “to fl.”.