Swiss team unveils improved solar planeApril 9, 2014 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Swiss team planning to complete the first round-the-world solar flight next year has unveiled a new version of the plane they say can remain in the air indefinitely, the Associated Press reports. Pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg say the Solar Impulse 2 improves upon the prototype that first took to the air five years ago. The updated plane presented to the world on Wednesday, April 9, at the Payerne Air Force Base in Switzerland has better batteries for storing energy soaked up from the sun by the thousands of solar cells that cover its massive wings. The single-seater prototype has already demonstrated that a solar airplane can fly through the night, between two continents and across the United States. Photo: Greenfudge.org Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |