Solar-powered plane takes off in Switzerland

A Swiss solar-powered plane has taken off for its first international flight.

Solar-powered plane takes off in Switzerland
Fri, 13 May, 2011 - 09:25

A Swiss solar-powered plane has taken off for its first international flight.

The Solar Impulse team behind the project plans to fly the experimental aircraft to Belgium and France.

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