The Airframer Bulletin

Airframer · Airbus Perlan II · Airbus S.A.S.

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2023

4 May

Perlan is expected to climb to 90,000 feet, a manned level flight record.

Perlan prepares to break altitude records from Argentina

The aircraft will soar to altitudes where the air density is similar to the atmosphere on Mars, providing unique opportunities for aerodynamic studies related to turbulence, extreme weather and future space exploration.

2018

3 September

ReleaseAirbus Perlan Mission II glider soars to 76,000 feet to break own altitude record, surpassing even U-2 reconnaissance plane

27 August

ReleaseAirbus Perlan Mission II soars to over 62,000 feet, setting second altitude world record and crossing Armstrong Line

2016

9 May

ReleaseAirbus Perlan Mission II continues final phase of testing in U.S.

7 March

ReleaseAirbus Group CEO joins Perlan II stratospheric glider team as pressurized test flights begin

2015