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How de Havilland built the aircraft families that define its reputation

de Havilland, founded in 1920, is represented here by 1 passenger and business aircraft families spanning pioneering British jet airliners.

Explore 1 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows de Havilland's airliner programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

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de Havilland Comet family

The first jet airliner to enter service and the aircraft that made the world confront both the promise and the risk of pressurized jet transport.

First flight

1949

Seating

36 to 119

Forum pulse

60

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Range band

2,800 nm

Notable operators

BOAC · BEA · Dan-Air

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