WHAT:
Arrival of the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, used last year for first non-stop solo airplane flight around the world

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 23
Approximately 1:15 p.m. (weather permitting)

WHERE:
National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, Va.

WHO:                        
Steve Fossett, record-setting pilot
Gen. J.R. “Jack” Dailey, director, National Air and Space Museum
F. Robert van der Linden, curator, National Air and Space Museum

The museum is acquiring the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, which will taxi to its new home, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, at the conclusion of its final flight ever. Plans call for the airplane to fly by the center before landing at adjacent Washington Dulles International Airport. A photo opportunity and interviews will be held at the Udvar-Hazy Center.

The arrival of the aircraft is contingent on weather and technical issues. If landing is not possible on Tuesday, May 23, the arrival will be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 24, at 1:15 p.m.

Because of the nature of this event and to arrange for parking, members of the news media MUST R.S.V.P. in advance by calling (202) 633-2374 or by e-mailing golkinp@si.edu.

The public will be able to observe this event from certain vantage points at the center.