8. Juli 2010 – This morning at 9 am and after a non-stop 26 hour flight, the unique solar plane Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely in Payerne, Switzerland. André Borschberg was obviously emotional when he got out of the cockpit. He could not describe his feelings yet. "I've been a pilot for 40 years now, but this flight has been the most incredible one of my flying career,” he exclaimed. more
7. Juli 2010 – This morning, at 6:51 am (Swiss local time), the solar powered “Solar Impulse HB-SIA” airplane, backed by Deutsche Bank as a main partner, took off from the Swiss town Payerne to the first day and night-flight solely with the power of the sun. The plane, which is flown by André Borschberg, is expected to stay non-stop 25 hours in the air. more
“I've been a pilot for 40 years now, but this flight has been the most incredible one of my flying career. I have just flown more than 26 hours without using a drop of fuel and without causing any pollution." On July the 7th, André Borschberg had set out to an ambitious journey: the first non-stop day and night flight of a solar plane. Hundreds of thousands of people witnessed this milestone in the history of aviation via the live webcast and on site. Relive the most exciting moments of the flight solely with solar energy yourself. more
Solar Impulse on the way to a huge challenge: The first night flight! The team has got started with the necessary preparations; the pilot is gearing up for the mission. History of aviation could be made. But were the seven years of hard work worth it? Find out! more
