The evolution of aviation began with the Wright brothers' pioneering flight in 1903, leading to the development of early biplanes and triplanes in World War I. The interwar period saw advancements in commercial aviation, with the introduction of passenger airlines and long-distance flight. World War II brought about rapid innovations, including jet propulsion and strategic bombing aircraft. The post-war era saw the emergence of commercial jet travel, and the race for supersonic flight with the Concorde.