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flag Swiss pilot sets new solar plane altitude record at 9,521 meters, marking progress in sustainable flight.

flag Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan broke the altitude record for a solar-powered plane by reaching 9,521 meters, surpassing the 15-year-old record of 9,235 meters. flag The flight from Sion airport in Switzerland took advantage of warm air thermals and lasted five hours and nine minutes. flag The SolarStratos team aims to be the first to fly a solar-powered plane above 10,000 meters and eventually into the stratosphere. flag This achievement highlights advancements in renewable energy technology and sustainable aviation.

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