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Old 2nd Mar 2005, 13:47
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Project Manager has just stated (Sky News) that Global Flyer is over half way but in trouble. Seems there has been a problem of venting.

There is insufficient fuel without the addition of tailwinds to complete the flight. They are currently assessing the future and the possibility of terminating the flight over Japan.

Safety first will prevail and so continuance over the Pacific is very doubtful they say.
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