Early aviation pioneers recognized the potential of waterbased aircraft for extended travel distances and military applications, but the Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers were the main key figures in the development of seaplanes during World War I.
Flying boats played a significant role in the early airline industry, offering longdistance flight capabilities and accommodating large numbers of passengers.

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