Solar-powered plane sets off from JFK airport on the transatlantic leg of its record-breaking flight to promote renewable energy
The sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft set off from New York’s JFK airport early on Monday, embarking on the transatlantic leg of its record-breaking flight around the world to promote renewable energy.
The flight, piloted by Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard, is expected to take about 90 hours – during which Piccard will only take short naps – before landing at Spain’s Seville airport.
I just passed the Point of No Return w/ #Si2. Now I will only be flying toward #Europe with the vast #Atlantic ahead pic.twitter.com/5EilBceVSQ
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