Frank Whittle Latest 87 years ago today: The first flight of the Heinkel He 178 beat Britain into the jet age News 87 years ago today: The first flight of the Heinkel He 178 beat Britain into the jet age aviation history August 27, 2026•6 min read Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
