How The De Havilland Comet Kickstarted The Jet Age

The De Havilland DH.106 Comet is an aircraft model that revolutionized the whole aviation market and brought a new age in the industry. The Comet was the first jet-powered design to reach the airlines’ fleets and operate commercially scheduled passenger services. Nonetheless, its glamour was also met with longstanding issues that led to 25 hull-loss accidents and a four-year parking of the entire program due to structural problems.



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