Solar Impulse Bolstered By Behind-the-Scenes Crew

Credit: Solar Impulse/Revillard
As the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft is being prepared to cross the Atlantic, the support team on the ground is counting on its experience with the previous 14 missions to deal with what is expected to be a more challenging flight, due to weather, than the Pacific crossing. A lot of work is going on...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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