Solar Impulse completes first zero emission flight

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Researchers turn attention to round-the-world record attempt after successfully completing first hour-long test flight

The sci-fi prospect of zero emission aviation edged closer to reality yesterday when the Solar Impulse project successfully completed the first test flight of its solar-powered aircraft. Test pilot...

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