Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 00:10
The dream of flying had always fascinated mankind since ancient times but it was not until the Wright brothers in the beginning of the 20th century that the dream became true.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 21:35
Applauding the first cross US journey of the solar-powered plane, Ban Ki-moon today said the historic flight could serve as an inspiration to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 20:40
The single seater Solar Impulse plane, attempting a record-breaking trip across the US, made a smooth landing here today, leaving it with just one more hop to go in its cross-continent journey.
Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 18:21
A solar-powered airplane landed in Phoenix early Saturday morning after a flight from California that included several hours in the air after sundown.
Last Updated: Friday, May 3, 2013, 23:01
A solar-powered airplane has embarked on the first leg of its journey across the United Sates on Friday, May 3.
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 13:13
A first of its kind ultra-lightweight plane powered completely by the sun is set to fly coast-to-coast this spring.
Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 09:00
A plane, which was exclusively using the sun’s energy, has touched down in Spain after a 17-hour flight.
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 22:09
The aircraft, named Rabat Solar Impulse, left Madrid late Tuesday and landed at the Rabat airport Wednesday, Xinhua reported.
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 10:22
The world`s largest solar-powered plane, Swiss-made Solar Impulse, will take its first-ever cross-continent flight in May or June.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 14:12
An experimental solar-powered plane lands safely after maiden 24-hr test flight.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 08:32
At the pace of a fast bicycle, a solar-powered plane took to the skies for its maiden flight, passing an important test on the way to a historic voyage around the world, a journey that would not use a drop of fuel.
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