The **Wright Brothers**, Wilbur and Orville, are recognized for inventing the first **powered, heavier-than-air** aircraft that could be controlled.
Their **first successful flight** took place on **December 17, 1903**, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, lasting **12 seconds** and covering **120 feet**.
Prior to airplanes, the brothers developed their skills through various businesses including a **bicycle shop** and a **printing press**.
They transformed early aeronautical concepts, making significant strides in **aeronautical engineering** through their kite and glider experiments.
For more about the Wright Brothers and their aviation legacy, visit the full article [here](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/27/who-invented-the-airplane/76898682007/).