Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett's Record-Breaking Global Flyer Adventure

The transcript discusses a new flight plan by Virgin Atlantic to fly around the world in 80 hours without refueling, using the Global Flyer aircraft. The aircraft, piloted by Steve Fossett, is designed to be highly fuel-efficient, with 17 fuel tanks and a single engine that uses less fuel per kilometer than a sports utility vehicle. Fossett's experience in round-the-world flights is expected to be invaluable for this record attempt.

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