When was the airplane or helicopter invented?

The first successful powered airplane, the Wright Flyer, was invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright and made its inaugural flight on December 17, 1903. Helicopters developed later, with the first practical helicopter, the Focke-Wulf Fw 61, taking its first flight in 1936. These inventions marked significant milestones in aviation history, leading to the development of modern aircraft.