The world’s first solar transcontinental flight landed early this week. Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard flew the one manned aircraft from Spain to Morocco in 20 hours. The plane is powered by 12000 solar cells embedded on the tremendous wing span (just under 200 feet) and glides as much as it flies with it’s solar powered propellers. Reaching speeds of up to 74 mph, the plane cruises at around 35, weighing little more than your average car. Costing roughly $10mil, solar powered flight is still not the best solution to lowering fuel consumption, braving rough weather or making your meeting across the pond, but we’re flying in the right direction.