The Solar powered aircraft, Solar Impulse, is to attempt the next phase in its energy efficient development. The aircraft will energize itself during the day and store the energy in its internal batteries ready for the attempt at flying at night. The aircraft which is covered in solar panels will take off on its test flight from Switzerland. Developed by [...]

The solar Impulse aircraft has taken a small step in its bid to fly around the world. Boeing has made its first flight of its efficient airliner, the 787 Dreamliner,  but that is no match to the plans of Bertrand Piccard. It is his hope to fly around the world in his experimental plane, named the Solar Impulse, which would [...]