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Solar-powered plane completes first global flight

A solar-powered aircraft successfully completed the first fuel-free flight around the world, returning to Abu Dhabi after a 16-month voyage and demonstrating the potential of renewable energy.
News • 26 Jul 16

Solar plane begins penultimate leg of journey

An aeroplane powered solely by energy from the sun has taken off from southern Spain on the penultimate leg of the first ever fuel-free round-the-world flight.
Technology • 11 Jul 16

Solar plane completes transatlantic flight

The experimental Solar Impulse 2 plane landed in Spain this morning, after completing a 70-hour journey from New York powered only by sunlight.
News • 23 Jun 16

Solar Impulse 2 begins historic Atlantic crossing

The sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has set off from New York's JFK airport, embarking on the transatlantic leg of its record-breaking flight around the world to promote renewable energy.
Science • 20 Jun 16

Solar plane flies past Statue of Liberty

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft flew by the Statue of Liberty early this morning, near the end of the US portion of its bid to circle the globe using only solar power.
News • 11 Jun 16

Solar plane reaches Hawaii on record flight

A solar-powered plane has landed in Hawaii after a record-breaking flight across the Pacific.
News • 03 Jul 15

Solar plane completes US journey

An airplane entirely powered by the sun has touched down in New York City, completing the final leg of an epic journey across the United States that began over two months ago.
News • 07 Jul 13

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