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Solar Impulse Reaches Morocco

Posted June 06, 2012 10:03 AM

From Aero-News Network:

First Intercontinental Flight For Solar Airplane A Success The Solar Impulse aircraft designed by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its flight to Morocco. The prototype landed successfully in Rabat-Salé airport at 2330 local time Tuesday evening. This is a symbolic victory for Solar Impulse as it is the first time the HB-SIA has landed on another continent, It is also the first time Bertrand Piccard has piloted during a mission flight.

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06/07/2012 12:36 PM

It is also the first time Bertrand Piccard has piloted during a mission flight.

Jean-Luc says "Well done".

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