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QinetiQ says it has broken unmanned flight record LONDON - An ultra-lightweight plane built from carbon fiber and powered using paper-thin solar panels has broken the world record for longest-lasting unmanned flight, its manufacturer claimed Sunday.   Nations:U.K. U.S. Switzerland   Source:(AP)   2008-08-24 Virgin Galactic shows off mothership aircraft MOJAVE, Calif. - British billionaire Sir Richard Branson showed off a key piece of his fledgling commercial space program Monday, unveiling a carrier aircraft designed to launch a passenger-carrying spaceship.   People:Richard Branson   Source:(AP)   2008-07-28 China to roll out new turboprop plane BEIJING - China's new turboprop plane is expected to make its debut at the weekend with the aim of increasing Chinese world market share for propeller aircraft, state press said on Wednesday.   Nations:China   Source:(China Daily)   2008-06-26 Headlines QinetiQ says it has broken unmanned flight record 2008-08-24 Virgin Galactic shows off mothership aircraft 2008-07-28 China to roll out new turboprop plane 2008-06-26 Most-viewed QinetiQ says it has broken unmanned flight record 2008-08-24

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