What did the Douglas DC-3 accomplish?

It was the first airliner profitable carrying passengers only.

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Why: The DC-3 became the first airliner to be profitable carrying passengers exclusively, starting modern airline service.

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Answer: It was the first airliner profitable carrying passengers only. The DC-3 became the first airliner to be profitable carrying passengers exclusively, starting modern airline service.

  1. Aviation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation
    the Douglas DC-3, which became the first airliner to be profitable carrying passengers exclusively
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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