First around-the-world Solar flight set to reach India on March 10

The Solar Impulse took off from Abu Dhabi on its historic around-the-world-in-a-solar-airplane-flight this morning.

The aircraft is expected to reach Ahmedabad on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. It must be noted, however, that adverse weather can cause delay.

The plane will stay in Ahmedabad for four days. Subsequently, the aircraft will make a stop in Varanasi before flying out of India to Myanmar.

While in Ahmedabad, several events are planned on the theme of renewable energy and sustainable development. Switzerland, that has ranked first for the fourth consecutive year on the global innovative index, is home to cutting edge innovation.

The Swiss Federal Government supports Solar Impulse - An idea born in Switzerland.