Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer: Attempting a Non-Stop Round the World Flight

The video discusses the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, a project led by Sir Richard Branson to fly around the world without refueling. Built by Scaled Composites, the aircraft is designed with lightweight composites and can carry multiple times its weight in fuel. Test flights are underway, with pilot Steve Fawcett aiming to complete the 40,000 km journey in 80 hours. The Global Flyer is highly fuel-efficient, using significantly less fuel than a commercial airliner for the same distance.

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