Thursday, June 16, 2011

Big step for solar-powered flight

The world's first solar-powered aircraft arrives in Le Bourget airport for the Paris air show, and while it's currently not a threat to commercial jets, it marks a new stage in aviation development, its Swiss designers say.

Solar powered plane arrives in Paris


June 15 - The Swiss Solar Impulse arrives in Le Bourget for the Paris air-show, where its makers say it marks a new stage in aviation. Simon Hanna reports.


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