DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane SOLAR AIRSHIP ONE - REVOLUTIONARY NEW AIR TRAVEL Source: Euro Airship France-based Euro Airship has built an aviation first: an air ship capable of circumnavigating the Earth without ever touching down on land to refuel. Here are the facts: Named Solar Airship One Unique aviation technology powered by hydrogen and solar power On hydrogen the air ship's range is 540 nautical miles Solar film covering the top of the airship makes the range sustainably "endless" Solar film lets the hydrogen fuel cells power the electric engines at night and fly perpetually in theory Targeted initial flight is non-stop 21,598 miles around the Earth in 20 to 30 days at an average altitude of 19,685 feet Euro Airship says Airship One has 80% less fuel consumption and carbon emissions than any current aircraft It has 15 separate gas &