Update: 24/05/2012
- Alternative energy - aviation - Solar Energy
Solar plane takes its first transcontinental flight
An experimental jumbo-jet sized plane powered by solar energy left Switzerland Thursday for its first transcontinental flight. After stopping in Spain, the pilot hopes to arrive in Morocco next week.
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