A solar plane flew around the world
The Solar Impulse 2 completed the first round-the-world flight powered solely by solar energy in 2016, showcasing a future of sustainable, zero-emission aviation.
In 2016, the Solar Impulse 2 became the first aircraft to circumnavigate the globe using only solar power. Swiss explorers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg piloted the plane, which began its journey in Abu Dhabi in 2015 and returned 17 months later.
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