China's new solar-powered drone could stay in the air for months

China's largest unmanned solar-powered aircraft just set a domestic record by reaching an altitude of more than 20,000 meters during a test flight.

Solar Plane Completes Epic Round-the-World Trip

Solar Impulse finished a 26,700-mile journey, flying a total of 23 days without a drop of fuel.

Solar Impulse 2 is ready to take to the skies again

Solar Impulse 2 pilots Andre Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard are ready to fly again. Once they determine the best weather conditions, Piccard will fly the plane to North America.

SolarShip: a solar-powered, helium-filled cargo plane that floats [+video]

Capable of flying far, carrying large loads and powered only by the sun, could this airship hybrid be the future of aviation?

Solar Impulse - European solar flights - landing at Brussels airport

On Friday the 13th May 2011, after almost 13 hours of flight, André Borschberg lands in Brussels Airport for Solar Impulse's first international flight. It landed at 9:40PM UTC+2.

Solar Impulse sun-powered plane successfully completes first international flight

The totally solar powered Solar Impulse aircraft made its maiden international flight, piloted by Andre Borschberg, across Europe on Friday