Douglas Aircraft Company

The Douglas Aircraft Company was a major American aircraft manufacturer founded in 1921. It designed and built military, commercial, and cargo airplanes, playing a key role during World War II and in the development of commercial aviation. Known for innovative aircraft like the DC-3, which transformed air travel, the company grew through partnerships and eventually merged with McDonnell Aircraft in 1967 to become McDonnell Douglas. Today, its legacy continues as part of Boeing, which acquired McDonnell Douglas in 1997, maintaining the company's influence in aerospace manufacturing and military aircraft design.