空气液化，2013年Transmanche冒险的技术合作伙伴

Iris Challenger II, the first hot air balloon powered by electricity, will attempt to cross the English Channel. Air Liquide is a technological partner in this grand adventure.

副飞行员，Pierre Chabert和GérardFeldzer在航空上充满热情，高技能专家，今天从Fris Nez，法国（Pas-de-Calais）上起飞，因为他们试图越过渠道。他们正在寻求设置世界纪录，为电力通电的热气球第一次交叉。记录距离约为40公里。

忠实于其开拓精神，Air Liquide Group选择为这款人类和技术冒险的专业知识提供贡献。To help achieve this exploit, the Group is supplying 600 m³ of helium that will fill the shell of the hot air balloon.

This crossing is the first step of the Transoceans project whose aim is to carry out major crossings, explorations and scientific missions using means of transportation powered by environmentally friendly renewable energies, repeating the exploits of the pioneers in the field of aeronautics with the resources of tomorrow.

To meet the major challenges of the world, Air Liquide develops innovative technologies, with a particular focus on the area of energy, and participates actively in the search for and deployment of cleaner energy solutions. The Group’s collaboration with the 2013 TransManche project also illustrates its 25 years of expertise in the field of aeronautics and its desire to take part in the major scientific and technological projects that are pushing back the boundaries of knowledge, thus shaping our future.

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