Paper airplanes are believed to have originated in China more than two thousand years ago. As time progressed, these planes began to fly higher, faster and farther. This was due to the better understanding of aerodynamics at the time. The modern paper airplane was created hundreds of years later. Paper airplanes are currently used for many reason, ranging from entertainment to aiding engineers in the making of real planes. Whether you make paper airplanes as a form of entertainment or as a hobby, these planes will surely impress family, friends and coworkers.