Airbus' Perlan 2 aircraft sets a new world altitude record

Airbus' Perlan 2 aircraft has made history this week, setting a new world altitude record for gliding. The aircraft soared to an incredible 52,000 feet over the Patagonia region of Argentina, without the support of an engine. The flight takes Airbus one step closer to its ultimate goal of sending an engine-less aircraft to the edge of space. Airbus' Perlan 2 aircraft has made history this week, setting a new world altitude record for gliding. Because it lacks an engine, Perlan 2 can explore the edge of space without polluting the atmosphere.