Round-the-world solar flight taxis towards the runway

James S Murray
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First solar-powered test flight expected before the end of the year

Plans for the world's first solar-powered round-the-world flight moved a step closer to reality last week with the unveiling of a prototype of giant solar powered plane, which its designers say will be...

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