Solar Impulse 2, the electric-powered aircraft, has completed its historic round-the-world trip as a message that clean-energy aircraft have a place in future air travel. With a total journey time of ...

The Solar Impulse 2 landed Tuesday in the UAE, completing its epic journey to become the first sun-powered airplane to circle the globe without consuming a drop of fuel, to promote renewable energy.

In the wee hours of the morning, the Solar Impulse 2 took from Cairo, embarking on the last leg of its round-the-world journey. The 17 th and final part of the trip is set to end in Abu Dhabi, where ...

Who needs gas? Solar Impulse 2 takes off on a round-the-world flight with only the sun for fuel. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit (opens in ...

A team of Swiss engineers, aviation experts, and designers is finishing final preparations to launch Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane with a wingspan larger than a Boeing 747. When Solar Impulse ...

A new solar-powered aircraft is being shown off called the Solar Impulse 2 that plans to make a flight that will take it around the globe. The aircraft was unveiled on April 9 in Switzerland. Pilots ...

[Avionics Magazine 06-23-2016] The solar/electric-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Seville, Spain on Thursday January 23, after completing a 71-hour flight with no fuel across the Atlantic ...