Logbook
25/07 - 2016
From the beginning, my goal has been to promote the global implementation of clean technologies for a better quality of life. The way I found to make this attractive and visible was to accomplish the first... - read more
Logbook
24/07 - 2016
My Ups and Downs with Solar Impulse
As I am about to complete the last leg of the Round-The-World adventure, something I’ve been dreaming of for so long now, many memories of this amazing experience are coming back to me. Here are some of... - read more
Logbook
12/07 - 2016
How to raise $170 million for a crazy idea
At the origin of Solar Impulse in 2002, there was no money, no team and no technology. Nothing more than a crazy idea of achieving the first-ever solar flight around the world, with the objective of promoting... - read more
Logbook
01/07 - 2016
The urge to succeed becomes an obsession, but thousands of kilometers and waves still lie ahead of me. At times, I am overwhelmed by bursts of emotion, quickly suppressed by my concentration in the present... - read more
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
26/07 - 2016
Radical last Solar Impulse inflight selfie above the Saudi Arabian desert - read more
News
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
News
25/07 - 2016
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
News
25/07 - 2016
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
News
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
News
16/07 - 2016
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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