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Solar plane soars to 47,600 ft, on target to fly 100 hours

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Briefings

A solar-powered aircraft named ApusNeo flew 29 hours over Fuerteventura at 47,600 ft (14,500 m) using only stored sunlight. The company claims this is the first European solar plane to reach this altitude in airspace, with a goal to monitor wildfires. The flight occurred in November 2026, and the aircraft has a 59-ft wingspan.

Key points

• The ApusNeo solar aircraft flew 29 hours over Fuerteventura using only stored sunlight.
• The aircraft reached 47,600 ft (14,500 m) in European airspace, marking the first time in Europe for a solar plane to fly at this altitude.

Context

UAVOS announced the flight on November 6, 2026, in the Canary Islands. The aircraft is designed to monitor wildfires in the archipelago, which are a major summer challenge for the region.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single flight report from UAVOS. The specific number of hours flown is stated as 29, but the exact duration of the flight is not confirmed. The altitude of 47,600 ft is reported by the company, but independent verification of this specific altitude is not provided in the source.

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