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Photo. Zephyr S set to break aircraft world endurance record

Without refuelling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds

Zephyr S, Airbus’ High-Altitude-Pseudo-Satellite, has surpassed the current flight endurance record of an aircraft without refueling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds and continues to pioneer the stratosphere.The aircraft departed for its maiden flight from Arizona, USA on 11th July 2018.This first flight of the Zephyr S aims to prove and demonstrate the aircraft capabilities, with the final endurance r...

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Farnborough, UK, 07/25/2018 15:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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