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First global solar plane flight plans stops in NY, Phoenix

Solar Impulse 2 aims to be the first solar plane in history to fly around the world. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates will play host for the flight in 2015. (Courtesy photo)
Solar Impulse 2 aims to be the first solar plane in history to fly around the world. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates will play host for the flight in 2015. (Courtesy photo)

By Thom Patterson | CNN

The quest to complete the first solar-powered flight around the world moved a bit closer to reality Tuesday.

Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg announced the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft will depart the United Arab Emirates on their historic adventure in late February or early March, making a total of 12 planned stops.

The route includes landings in Myanmar; China; India; Phoenix, Arizona; and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. At speeds between 50 and 100 kilometers per hour (31-62 mph) Piccard and Borschberg aim to circle the globe flying about 25 days over a total of about five months.

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