The Latest on initial flight of aircraft with world's longest wingspan (all times local):12:30 p.m.A giant aircraft with the world's longest wingspan took off from California Saturday morning and flew 2 ½ hours, achieving a maximum speed of 189 mph (304 kph). Stratolaunch CEO Jean Floyd said the aircraft made a spectacular landing. The aircraft is designed to release rockets attached to the center of its enormous wing, which stretches 385 feet (117 meters) from tip to tip. ———10:20 a.m.A giant aircraft with the world's longest wingspan has landed after its first ever flight. ———9:30 a.m.A giant six-engine aircraft with the world's longest wingspan has taken off from California on its first flight.

Source: ABC News April 13, 2019 17:19 UTC