Important Figures in Aviation History

"Boeing has always built tomorrow’s airplanes today!" William E. Boeing

William Edward Boeing, founder of the aviation giant, The Boeing Company.

Read about some of aviation's most notable figures when you scroll through the story collection here. From the beginnings of flight to the mechanical wonders that carry humans into space, all of our aviation stories began with the people who dared to dream and then went on to achieve their lofty goals. Read about these remarkable people and be inspired by their monumental accomplishments.