André Borschberg

André Borschberg is a Swiss entrepreneur and aviator. He is best known as one of the co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft. Born on December 13, 1952, in Zurich, Switzerland, Borschberg developed a passion for aviation from a young age. He has a background in engineering and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. Borschberg made history in 2015 when he completed a record-breaking solo flight of over 117 hours in the Solar Impulse 2, setting a new world record for the longest solo flight duration. He continues to be involved in the development of sustainable aviation technology.More