July 27, 1949 (Year of the OX July, the first two days), the world's first jet airliner No. flight. the


"de Havilland Comet," No.
1949 27. The world's first jet airliner Havilland Comet "No. maiden flight in Hatfield, United Kingdom. "Comet" aircraft equipped with four jet engines, is British trying occupied by the rapid development of air transport in the history of the world-leading aviation. This aircraft will be put into use within three years, 36 people can be loaded in a sealed cockpit, flying height of 40,000 feet and a speed of 500 miles per hour, much faster than is currently being used in any aircraft.
This aircraft is the first time made public by the Captain - John Cunningham driving. He is a World War II flying warriors, swept-wing aircraft had been driving a fitted rose to an altitude of 8000 feet above sea level. Although government officials have said the test flight needs to be more than two years time, Germany - Harvey manufacturing companies are producing 16 "Comet" aircraft. The aircraft was ordered by the British government and two British Airways.