Wichita has a storied history as the air capital of the world, with companies like Cessna and Learjet revolutionizing aviation. Clyde Cessna and Bill Lear were pioneers in the industry, with Cessna developing the monoplane design and Lear creating the private jet. Today, Wichita remains a hub for aircraft manufacturing, with 40% of all aircraft parts and components coming from the city. [... more]