A hundred years ago, the twenties of the twentieth century were a transformative period in the history of aviation, especially in Europe, where long flights and long distances witnessed great progress. This contract witnessed the integration of transportation into shipping and the leading flight passengers on continental flights and the emergence of prominent flight figures that leave permanent legacies.
In the aftermath of World War I, Europe witnessed a surplus of trained aircraft and pilots, who have achieved commercial aviation growth. Airlines began to explore the capabilities of combining passengers and goods to increase profitability to the maximum. The French airline Sociaété Générale de Transports Aérienens (SGTA) opened the Paris Brussels Road in 1920, using the Farman F.60 Goliath plane capable of carrying both passengers and charging. Likewise, Compagenie des Messageries Aériennes (CMA), which was established by airline pioneers in 1919, including Louisiot and Louis Renault, runs roads between Paris, Land and London, the transfer of mail, goods and passengers.
The integration of transportation and passenger transport on the same plane has become a common practice during the twenties. Technological developments have led to a more reliable plane, allowing longer flights and crossing water bodies. This period also witnessed the establishment of regular air services linking the major European cities, facilitating the movement of high -value commodities more efficiently than traditional or maritime transport.
The leading lead in continents
The twenties were characterized by several leading flights to expand flight horizons and showed the potential for air travel to connect remote continents.
The first trip from Europe to Africa occurred on March 20, 1920. South African pilots, Pierre Van Renilde and Qentin Brand, completed the first flight from London to Cape Town. Despite facing many challenges, including multiple aircraft accidents and forced landing, they persevered and reached their destination, which covers a distance of more than 7000 miles. This trip offered the possibility of air routes that connect Europe to the African continent.
Seven years later, the first individual flight was implemented through the Atlantic individual by American pilot Charles Lindberg who made history on May 21, 1927. This huge journey captured the imagination of the world and showed the possibilities of air travel for long distances.
The following year, the first flight from East to the West was implemented by Atlantic by German Air pioneer EHRENFRID Günther Freiherr Von Hünefeld, along with pilots Hermann Cole and James C. Fitzmaurice. They accomplished the first flight from East to the West via Atlantic in April 1928 as it flies from Ireland to Canada in the Junkers W 33 called Bremen, and overcome the challenges posed by the prevailing winds and weather conditions. In this contract, many European countries have reused military aircraft for civil and commercial use. Large bombers, such as Farman F.60 Goliath, have been converted into transport planes for both passengers and goods.
The first airlines in Europe were to focus heavily on air mail services, as messages and small parcels were lightweight and profitable. Airports were still essential, and military airports are often re -prepared with minimal infrastructure to deal with shipping.
Early airlines and roads
While numbers of civil airlines were launched in this contract, Société Générale de Transports Aériens (SGTA) (France) and Compagnie des messageries aériennes (CMA) were among the first to provide regular goods services.
Deutsche Loft Hansa (founded in 1926) played a major role in creating flight conditions in Germany, where she provided mail and expulsion. Imperial Airways has been a major operator, especially focusing on mail and goods to the British Empire.
AirFeright was used primarily for mail, newspapers, diplomatic documents, medical supplies and luxury goods such as jewelry or high -end textiles.
At that time, the plane had a limited charging capacity compared to marine and marine transport. Flights were often delayed due to weather conditions, as navigation technology was still primitive. The processing of goods was manually, and there were no uniform techniques or containers.
Like today, Airferight allowed companies to quickly transport urgent goods, especially for industries such as finance, medicine and publishing. It also helped set the foundation for international air freight services in subsequent contracts.
By the end of the twenties of the twentieth century, AirFeright has become an applicable alternative to traditional transportation, although it remained without large shipping facilities all over the world.
London invitation
CROYDON Aerodrome, who became a major airport in London on March 29, 1920, played a pivotal role in the early development of air freight services in the United Kingdom. The initial facilities of the airport were adapted from the previous World War Airports, specifically Peddington and Waddon Aerodromes.
In 1928, a large redevelopment introduced a new party building, which was officially opened on May 2, 1928, by Lady MAUDE HOARE. This station was among the first to combine various airports jobs, including passenger services, air traffic control, and meteorological departments, in one facility. While these developments highlight the importance of Croidon in the early commercial aviation, specific records separate the exact opening date of the dedicated shipping warehouse in Croidon Aerodrome is not easily available.
Likewise, information related to subsequent freight warehouses created in Europe during the same period is rare. The first years of flying focused primarily on passenger transport services and air post services, with the development of dedicated shipping facilities later with the increased demand for air conditions.
In fact, determining the exact number of airports in Europe during the twenties and thirties of the last century represents a challenge due to the limited historical records and the advanced nature of aviation infrastructure during that period.
1920s: The appearance of civil airports
After the First World War, many military airports were reused for civil use, which represents the beginning of trade aviation in Europe. Hamburg Airport was established in 1911, making it one of the oldest commercial airports in the world. Bucharest Fleko Airport was opened in 1912, and it became a center for early commercial trips. The Schiphol Airport started as a military air base in 1916 and moved to civil use in 1920.
By the late twenties of the twentieth century, many European cities have established airports to accommodate the growing interest in air travel. For example, Tempelhof Airport in Berlin has become an important center, with 71 roads connected to different cities by 1930, making it the largest airport in Europe in terms of passenger size. Gatwic Airport (UK): Sari Aero started entertainment flights from the Gatwick race tournament in 1930, and laid the foundation of what will become a major international airport.
Although the exact numbers are not available, it is clear that the two wars were characterized by significant growth in European aviation infrastructure, and the transition from a handful of military airports to a more comprehensive network of commercial airports.
European aviation underwent a major transformation during the twenties of the last century through a mixture of flight services and passengers, as well as flights across continents and leading personalities that prompted travel to new borders. Developments were established at this time the basic basis for global air transport systems today.
