Steve Fossett expects to make his solo round-the-world record attempt in the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer some time after 4 January - three months later than the date originally announced. The 40,000km (21,600nm) unrefuelled flight is expected to take 80h. The 34.8m (114ft) span, Williams FJ44 turbofan-powered GlobalFlyer will take off and land in the USA.
Source: Flight International
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