Years in History

The first powered flight took place in 1903.

第一次动力飞行发生在1903年。

It lasted just 12 seconds and covered 37 metres.

那次飞行仅持续了12秒，飞行距离为37米。

In 1927, a pilot flew alone across the Atlantic in 33 hours.

1927年，一名飞行员独自飞越大西洋，用时33小时。

The first passenger jet entered service in 1952.

第一架喷气式客机于1952年投入使用。

In 1961, the first person travelled into space.

1961年，第一个人进入了太空。

Eight years later, astronauts landed on the Moon.

八年后，宇航员登上了月球。

The Moon is about 384,000 kilometres from Earth.

月球距离地球约38.4万公里。

Today, more than 4 billion passengers fly every year.

如今，每年有超过40亿名乘客乘坐飞机出行。