Small, remote-controlled craft powered by the sun are taking to the air FLYING using only the power of the sun is an enticing prospect. But manned solar-powered aircraft are fragile and slow... Read more
The Solar Impulse is getting ready for a promotional cross-country flight before embarking on a trip around the world. But the tech that has gone into it is already having an influence acros... Read more
Emerging technologies are ushering in more fuel-efficient, comfortable and exotic aircraft. Get ready for the future of flight ON THE evening of July 23rd 1983, Air Canada Flight 143 ran out... Read more
Solar Impulse is on standby for its first international flight this week. Brussels has been chosen as the destination for the first venture outside Swiss borders, which follows the solar pow... Read more
Solar Impulse founder Piccard comes from a long line of pioneers Dr. Bertrand Piccard took the stage here at Le Web 2010 to talk about his ongoing efforts to build fuel-less planes with a mo... Read more