André Borschberg

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Who is André Borschberg?

André Borschberg is a Swiss businessman and pilot. He is a co-founder of the Solar Impulse project and on 7 July 2010, completed the first 24-hour solar powered flight. The flight set records for the longest manned solar-powered flight, and the greatest height reached by a manned solar aircraft. He currently holds 8 FAI World Records awarded during 3 flights with Solar Impulse 1.

Borschberg flew as a jet pilot in the Swiss Air Force prior to his work with Solar Impulse. An engineer by education and a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management, André Borschberg has solid experience in creating and managing companies. His passion for aviation and his interest in innovative solutions have led him to team up with Bertrand Piccard as CEO of Solar Impulse.

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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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on July 23, 2013

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