Climate Impulse wants to showcase concrete technologies that can revolutionise the aviation industry, and the mobility sector in general. The Project Milestones will guide us throughout the next 4 years.
2024
February 7th / Adventure announcement
Bertrand Piccard and Raphaël Dinelli unveil Climate Impulse, a new flagship for climate action: flying non-stop around the world in a green hydrogen-powered airplane. Syensqo joins as the first main partner.
April 11th / Breitling joins as official timekeeper and partner
Breitling joins the adventure as official time keeper and sponsor of Climate Impulse. A long-time supporter of Bertrand Piccard, notably during the Orbiter days in the 1990s, Breitling embarks on another historic voyage.
Construction begins
The journey that is the airplane’s construction begins. The initial phase involves crafting pivotal components such as the cockpit. 49Sud and Raphaël Dinelli are responsible for the design and assembly of the aircraft, happening in Les Sables D’Olonne, France. This phase sees a multitude of technical partners bringing their own unique skills and expertise to the table.
2025
Aircraft parts manufactured
Blends advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to create durable components crucial for aviation. Engineers use precision machining and additive manufacturing, ensuring lightweight yet robust solutions. Stringent quality control and ongoing innovation prioritize safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Aircraft parts assembly
Transitioning from meticulous manufacturing, our project advances to the crucial phase of aircraft parts assembly. Skilled hands orchestrate the integration, ensuring precision alignment and rigorous quality checks for airworthy completion.
2026
Permit to fly
Securing permissions is crucial step in our aircraft project, making our dream a reality. Rigorous inspections and adherence to aviation regulations precede this important milestone, affirming the aircraft's readiness for safe and authorised operation in the skies.
First test flights
Test flights are always key. Pilots take to the skies for the very first time, learning the inner workings of the craft in real conditions, evaluating performance and safety. These critical trials validate the success of our construction process and mark a game-changing accomplishment.
2027
Final test flights for Round the World Record
The concluding phase of test flights ensures the thorough validation of our aircraft's performance and safety measures. Fine-tuning and analyzing results contribute to the final refinement, making sure everything is 100% ready for the record attempt. Image
2030
First non-stop zero-emission flight around the world
Climate Impulse completes the first non-stop round-the-world-flight in a green hydrogen powered airplane. It’s an environmental flagship, revolutionsing the aviation sector and beyond, showing the way to global sustainability through innovative solutions in areas traditionally considered difficult to decarbonise.
« We want to give an impulse to climate action, to show that nothing is impossible. »