{"id":12870,"date":"2024-07-10T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=12870"},"modified":"2024-07-09T19:55:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T02:55:22","slug":"amazing-aviation-world-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Remarkable Achievements in Aviation History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From the daring feats of early aviators to the cutting-edge advancements in modern aerospace technology, the history of aviation is replete with remarkable achievements that have pushed the boundaries of what&#8217;s possible in the skies. In this article, we explore 10 of the most amazing aviation world records that stand as testaments to human ingenuity, courage, and the relentless pursuit of progress. These records range from breathtaking speeds and altitudes to groundbreaking journeys and innovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#Fastest_Airspeed_Recorded_by_an_Aircraft_Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird_1976\" title=\"Fastest Airspeed Recorded by an Aircraft (Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, 1976)\">Fastest Airspeed Recorded by an Aircraft (Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, 1976)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#First_Non-Stop_Solo_Transatlantic_Flight_Charles_Lindbergh_1927\" title=\"First Non-Stop Solo Transatlantic Flight (Charles Lindbergh, 1927)\">First Non-Stop Solo Transatlantic Flight (Charles Lindbergh, 1927)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#First_Supersonic_Flight_Bell_X-1_1947\" title=\"First Supersonic Flight (Bell X-1, 1947)\">First Supersonic Flight (Bell X-1, 1947)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#Highest_Altitude_Reached_by_a_Commercial_Airliner_Concorde_1979\" title=\"Highest Altitude Reached by a Commercial Airliner (Concorde, 1979)\">Highest Altitude Reached by a Commercial Airliner (Concorde, 1979)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#Longest_Non-Stop_Flight_by_a_Commercial_Airplane_Qantas_2019\" title=\"Longest Non-Stop Flight by a Commercial Airplane (Qantas, 2019)\">Longest Non-Stop Flight by a Commercial Airplane (Qantas, 2019)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#First_Solo_Flight_Around_the_World_Wiley_Post_1933\" title=\"First Solo Flight Around the World (Wiley Post, 1933)\">First Solo Flight Around the World (Wiley Post, 1933)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#Highest_Skydive_Felix_Baumgartner_2012\" title=\"Highest Skydive (Felix Baumgartner, 2012)\">Highest Skydive (Felix Baumgartner, 2012)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#Largest_Aircraft_by_Wingspan_Stratolaunch_2019\" title=\"Largest Aircraft by Wingspan (Stratolaunch, 2019)\">Largest Aircraft by Wingspan (Stratolaunch, 2019)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#Most_Passengers_on_an_Aircraft_El_Al_Boeing_747_1991\" title=\"Most Passengers on an Aircraft (El Al Boeing 747, 1991)\">Most Passengers on an Aircraft (El Al Boeing 747, 1991)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#First_Solar-Powered_Flight_Around_the_World_Solar_Impulse_2_2015-2016\" title=\"First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World (Solar Impulse 2, 2015-2016)\">First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World (Solar Impulse 2, 2015-2016)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#20_Questions_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Car_Dealer_Before_You_Buy\" title=\"20 Questions You Need To Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy\">20 Questions You Need To Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/amazing-aviation-world-records\/#23_Cars_That_Boomers_Cant_Get_Enough_Of\" title=\"23 Cars That Boomers Can`t Get Enough Of\">23 Cars That Boomers Can`t Get Enough Of<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fastest_Airspeed_Recorded_by_an_Aircraft_Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird_1976\"><\/span>Fastest Airspeed Recorded by an Aircraft (Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, 1976)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Fastest-Airspeed-Recorded-by-an-Aircraft-Lockheed-SR-71-Blackbird-1976.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Fastest-Airspeed-Recorded-by-an-Aircraft-Lockheed-SR-71-Blackbird-1976.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Fastest-Airspeed-Recorded-by-an-Aircraft-Lockheed-SR-71-Blackbird-1976-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Fastest-Airspeed-Recorded-by-an-Aircraft-Lockheed-SR-71-Blackbird-1976-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: BrianPIrwin \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chantilly-va-may-9-2016-sr71-419570716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On July 28, 1976, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird set the world record for the fastest airspeed ever recorded by a manned air-breathing jet aircraft. Piloted by Captain Eldon W. Joersz and Major George T. Morgan, the aircraft reached a staggering speed of 2,193.2 mph (3,529.6 km\/h). The Blackbird was a long-range reconnaissance aircraft developed for the United States Air Force, and this record remains unbroken, underscoring the remarkable engineering and performance of this aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Non-Stop_Solo_Transatlantic_Flight_Charles_Lindbergh_1927\"><\/span>First Non-Stop Solo Transatlantic Flight (Charles Lindbergh, 1927)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1067431325-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1067431325-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1067431325-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1067431325-1-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Cristi Popescu \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/washington-dc-usa-february-2018-spirit-1067431325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight in history. He flew from Roosevelt Field in New York to Le Bourget Field in Paris, covering a distance of about 3,600 miles (5,800 km) in 33.5 hours. This historic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis, a custom-built, single-engine monoplane, marked a monumental achievement in aviation and captured the world&#8217;s imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Supersonic_Flight_Bell_X-1_1947\"><\/span>First Supersonic Flight (Bell X-1, 1947)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1321312250.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12874\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1321312250.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1321312250-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1321312250-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: crbellette \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/washington-dc-usa-september-10-2015-1321312250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1, piloted by Chuck Yeager, became the first aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight. Flying at an altitude of 45,000 feet (13,700 m), the X-1 reached a speed of Mach 1.06 (700 miles per hour, 1,127 km\/h). This historic flight over the Mojave Desert marked a significant milestone in aviation history, paving the way for future supersonic and hypersonic aircraft development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Altitude_Reached_by_a_Commercial_Airliner_Concorde_1979\"><\/span>Highest Altitude Reached by a Commercial Airliner (Concorde, 1979)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_82565194.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12875\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_82565194.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_82565194-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_82565194-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Phil Emmerson \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/nyc-july-8-concorde-tail-fin-82565194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On February 7, 1979, a British Airways Concorde set a record for the highest altitude reached by a commercial airliner, flying at 60,000 feet (18,288 meters). This remarkable feat was not only a testament to the aircraft&#8217;s engineering but also provided passengers with a unique view of the Earth&#8217;s curvature and the darkness of space, highlighting the Concorde&#8217;s capabilities as a supersonic passenger jet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Longest_Non-Stop_Flight_by_a_Commercial_Airplane_Qantas_2019\"><\/span>Longest Non-Stop Flight by a Commercial Airplane (Qantas, 2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2355465163.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12877\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2355465163.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2355465163-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2355465163-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Minh K Tran \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bangkok-thailand-february-24-2019-qantas-2355465163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In October 2019, Qantas Airways completed the longest non-stop commercial passenger flight, flying from New York to Sydney in 19 hours and 16 minutes. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner covered a distance of 10,200 miles (16,200 km) without refueling. This flight was part of Project Sunrise, Qantas&#8217; initiative to operate ultra-long-haul flights between Australia and cities such as London and New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Solo_Flight_Around_the_World_Wiley_Post_1933\"><\/span>First Solo Flight Around the World (Wiley Post, 1933)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_339962687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12878\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_339962687.jpg 761w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_339962687-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Everett Collection \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/will-rogers-wiley-post-before-their-339962687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wiley Post became the first person to fly solo around the world in 1933. He completed the journey in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes, flying a Lockheed Vega named &#8220;Winnie Mae.&#8221; This record-setting flight started and ended at Floyd Bennett Field in New York, demonstrating the possibilities of long-distance solo flight and advancing navigation technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Skydive_Felix_Baumgartner_2012\"><\/span>Highest Skydive (Felix Baumgartner, 2012)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_276486188.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12879\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_276486188.jpg 668w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_276486188-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Tinseltown \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/felix-baumgartner-2013-spike-tv-guys-276486188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On October 14, 2012, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner set the world record for the highest skydive, jumping from a helium balloon in the stratosphere at an altitude of 128,100 feet (39,045 meters). During the jump, he also became the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power, reaching a top speed of Mach 1.25. This feat was part of the Red Bull Stratos project, which aimed to advance our understanding of human limits and high-altitude survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Largest_Aircraft_by_Wingspan_Stratolaunch_2019\"><\/span>Largest Aircraft by Wingspan (Stratolaunch, 2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2131529729.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12880\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2131529729.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2131529729-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2131529729-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Angel DiBilio \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mojave-california-usa-february-24-2022-2131529729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Stratolaunch aircraft, which first flew in April 2019, holds the record for the largest wingspan of any aircraft. The wingspan measures a colossal 385 feet (117 meters), surpassing the previous record-holder, the Hughes H-4 Hercules. Designed for air-launching rockets into space, the Stratolaunch represents a significant step in aerospace innovation and the potential for new methods of satellite deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Passengers_on_an_Aircraft_El_Al_Boeing_747_1991\"><\/span>Most Passengers on an Aircraft (El Al Boeing 747, 1991)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_294095138.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12883\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_294095138.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_294095138-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_294095138-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/new-york-june-10-2015-el-294095138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 1991, an El Al Boeing 747 set the world record for the most passengers on an aircraft during Operation Solomon \u2013 a covert Israeli military operation to airlift Ethiopian Jews to Israel. The plane carried 1,088 passengers \u2013 a record that included two babies born during the flight. This incredible feat was not only a record-breaker but also a significant humanitarian and logistical accomplishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Solar-Powered_Flight_Around_the_World_Solar_Impulse_2_2015-2016\"><\/span>First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World (Solar Impulse 2, 2015-2016)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1310753048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12884\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1310753048.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1310753048-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1310753048-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ryan Fletcher \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/payerne-switzerland-september-8-2014-solar-1310753048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Solar Impulse 2, piloted by Bertrand Piccard and Andr\u00e9 Borschberg, completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth by a piloted fixed-wing aircraft using only solar power. The journey lasted from March 2015 to July 2016, involving 17 stages and covering around 26,098 miles (41,985 km). This historic feat highlighted the potential of renewable energy sources in aviation, setting a new standard for environmentally sustainable travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"http:\/\/10-amazing-aviation-world-records\" target=\"_blank\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13 Japanese Cars To Stay Away From Buying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-230.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29082\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-230.png 696w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-230-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sue Thatcher \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woburn-beds-uk-aug-19th-2023-2350214685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When considering your next vehicle purchase, it\u2019s important to be aware of certain Japanese models that might not meet expectations in terms of reliability and performance. This guide explores Japanese cars, both new and used, that have been known for their various issues. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/13-japanese-cars-to-stay-away-from-buying\/ss-BB1oHlZL?cvid=c3889ed92894453fd063bdfd450acce6&amp;ei=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Questions_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Car_Dealer_Before_You_Buy\"><\/span>20 Questions You Need To Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-229.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29081\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-229.png 652w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-229-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: UfaBizPhoto \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/professional-car-mechanic-working-under-hood-2135377195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buying a car is a significant investment, and it&#8217;s crucial to gather as much information as possible before making a decision. To ensure you&#8217;re fully informed and confident with your purchase, here are essential questions to ask your car dealer. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/buying\/20-questions-you-need-to-ask-your-car-dealer-before-you-buy\/ss-BB1oHioy?cvid=c3889ed92894453fd063bdfd450acce6&amp;ei=39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Cars_That_Boomers_Cant_Get_Enough_Of\"><\/span>23 Cars That Boomers Can`t Get Enough Of<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-228.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29080\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-228.png 652w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-228-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Hrebeniev Vladyslav \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kyiv-ukraine-1706-honda-accord-types-2162065005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Baby Boomers, a generation that has seen tremendous shifts in automotive design and technology, continue to have a significant impact on car buying trends today. 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