What Happened
Paris's Grand Palais Hosts First Aeronautical Exhibition
The Grand Palais in Paris, a building initially created for art and industry, became the birthplace of global aeronautics when it hosted the first aeronautical exhibition in 1908. The event, organized by Robert Esnault-Pelterie and André Granet, showcased early flying machines and engines, marking the beginning of aviation as an industry. Over the years, the exhibition evolved into the Salon de l’Aéronautique, displaying advancements in aviation technology and commercial air travel. This historical milestone was first reported by AeroTime.