Curtiss Company Profile 1907вђ“1947 Apr 2026

He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats, enabling takeoff and landing on naval ships, earning him the title "Father of Naval Aviation". World War I and the "Jenny": 1914–1918

In 1907, he began working with engines for airships and in 1908 joined Alexander Graham Bell’s AEA to build flying machines. Curtiss Company Profile 1907–1947

The Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company became a leading manufacturer, creating massive factory capacity to meet demand. He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats, enabling takeoff

The history of the , famously documented in Peter M. Bowers’ Curtiss Aircraft 1907-1947 , is the story of Glenn Hammond Curtiss , the "father of naval aviation" and a pivotal figure who established the U.S. aircraft industry. From pioneering motorcycling beginnings to dominating wartime production, the company (later Curtiss-Wright ) was a dominant force in American aviation. The Pioneer Years: 1907–1914 The history of the , famously documented in Peter M