Record-Setting Solar Plane Grounded

An attempt to fly around the world exclusively using solar power has been stalled because of weather conditions and damage to the plane. The aircraft, called the Solar Impulse 2, was on its way across the Pacif... Read More...

Solar-Powered Plane Makes Maiden Flight

A plane fitted with thousands of solar cells made its maiden flight on Monday, June 2, 2014. The plane named Solar Impulse 2 is scheduled to attempt the first round-the-world solar flight in 2015. This first... Read More...