Ford established Ford Air Transport, an airline dedicated to carrying freight between Ford factories in Dearborn and Chicago, marking one of the earliest scheduled airline services in the United States.

Ford began producing the Ford Trimotor, an all-metal aircraft that became a popular choice for airlines due to its reliability and capacity. Known as the 'Tin Goose,' it helped to popularize air travel.

Ford discontinued his aviation activities during the Great Depression, focusing instead on the automotive industry. While his foray into aviation was relatively short-lived, it played a role in the early development of commercial air travel.