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27/07 - 2016

Live conversation with Ban Ki-moon

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon thanks Bertrand for upsetting the conventional wisdom and expanding the boundaries of the possible to help humanity, while he flies Si2 for the last flight of the round-the-world... - read more

27/07 - 2016

“Tomorrow” with French actress Marion Cotillard

The French actress Marion Cotillard thanks Bertrand for making the world dream and giving it hope for the future. She hopes she and her son can see the plane and meet him one day. Bertrand, who is flying... - read more

27/07 - 2016

Congratulations from the Swiss President

On behalf of the Swiss government and people, Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann wishes Bertrand a happy landing in Abu Dhabi, and says how proud they are of Solar Impulse. On the other side of the... - read more

27/07 - 2016

Inflight call with singer Akon

Bertrand and singer Akon discuss the need to educate people to embrace change, while Bertrand is at the commands of Si2 for the last flight of the round-the-world journey. Akon thanks him for raising awareness... - read more

26/07 - 2016

Above Saudi Arabia

Radical last Solar Impulse inflight selfie above the Saudi Arabian desert - read more

26/07 - 2016

It’s a first in the history of ‪‎energy‬...

It’s a first in the history of ‪‎energy‬, Solar Impulse is only the beginning, ‪#‎futureisclean‬   - read more

25/07 - 2016

Discussion with Patricia Espinosa while flying Si2, current Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC Patricia Espinosa and I had a live chat while I was completing Solar Impulse’s last flight on the round-the-world adventure. This is a symbolic moment... - read more

25/07 - 2016

Discussion with Christiana Figueres in the cockpit, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

I had a live inflight discussion with Christiana Figueres during my last flight with Solar Impulse and the final flight of the round-the-world adventure. After having the occasion to meet Christiana Figueres... - read more

24/07 - 2016

The last Solar Impulse flight today

It has been 17 years after landing in Egypt, when I almost ran out of gas at the end of my round-the-world balloon flight. I am now taking off with a ‪‎solar‬ airplane to achieve the first flight around... - read more

16/07 - 2016

Flight postponed

I'm sick. Stomach upset. I prefer to postpone the take-off. I cannot go flying for 48 hours in that shape. Sorry - read more

16/07 - 2016

My last flight with ‪Solar Impulse 2 is today

My last flight with ‪Solar Impulse 2 today at 22:00 UTC to attempt to complete the round-the-world solar flights. Back to the beginning of this adventure: ‪‎Abu Dhabi‬  - read more

14/07 - 2016

Live discussion with Martin Schultz, President of the European Parliament

Bertrand Piccard had a live discussion with Martin Schultz, the President of the European Parliament, to discuss renewable energy and clean technology in Europe. Watch the video:   - read more

13/07 - 2016

Moved to see Andre Borschberg land for the last time

Moved to see Andre Borschberg land for the last time on our amazing adventure. Can't wait to hear about his flight!   - read more

10/07 - 2016

André Borschberg’s last flight with Solar Impulse!

I want to celebrate André Borschberg's dedication to this project with his last takeoff with ‪Solar Impulse 2 tomorrow to ‪Egypt‬!     - read more

10/07 - 2016

Live at the Mission Control Center in Monaco

I was also live at the Mission Control Center in Monaco to answer some of your questions and introduce you to the team. Watch the video!    - read more

04/07 - 2016

What it's really like to fly Solar Impulse 2: exclusive video reveals all about life on board

In the coming weeks, Solar Impulse 2 is set to complete its round-the-world journey. The aircraft, being flown in shifts by Swiss entrepreneur Andre Borschberg and psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard, is an... - read more