He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats, enabling takeoff and landing on naval ships, earning him the title "Father of Naval Aviation". World War I and the "Jenny": 1914–1918
The Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company became a leading manufacturer, creating massive factory capacity to meet demand. Curtiss Company Profile 1907–1947
In 1907, he began working with engines for airships and in 1908 joined Alexander Graham Bell’s AEA to build flying machines. He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats, enabling takeoff
The company developed the legendary Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" , which became the primary training aircraft for US pilots, becoming an icon of American aviation. He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats
Glenn Curtiss started as a bicycle racer and manufacturer of one-cylinder bicycle engines before advancing to motorcycles, creating the Hercules brand.