Recently, the Solar Impulse company and IATA announced in Beijing, Solar Impulse will spend $ 90 million for research and development, "Solar Impulse" solar aircraft project, to achieve zero fuel airplane, zero pollution world under conditions fly day and night. IATA will provide support to ensure that the global solar-powered aircraft flying unimpeded.

    According to IATA director Bisignani, solar inverter aircraft project will change the past civil aviation rely solely on oil, gas and other mineral energy situation, saving energy, serving the global sustainable development strategy. In recent years, IATA is to achieve zero carbon emissions, improving weather conditions, the establishment of the four-pillar strategy, including investment in new technologies, more efficient flight operations, the establishment of efficient infrastructure, and the use of positive economic measures.

    It is understood that the entire project is expected to reach $ 90 million investment, including $ 80 million in research expenses and $ 10 million aircraft manufacturing costs. The company is manufacturing the first solar-powered aircraft prototype cost about $ 5 million, is expected to test flight early next year, and in 2011 started flight around the world.