1907 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 1907:
Events
August
- August 1 - An Aeronautical Division is formed in the US Signal Corps to oversee "all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects".
September
October
November
- November 13 - first piloted free flight in a rotary wing aircraft by Paul Cornu at Lisieux. This first flight lifted Cornu about 30 cm (1 ft) and lasted 20 seconds. Sometimes recognized as first impractical helicopter flight.
First flights
July
- July 11 - Blériot Type VI Libellule
September
November
- November 10 - Bléroit Type VII, first aircraft of conventional modern configuration
Entered service