PREMIUM -- Steve Fossett (left) and Sir Richard Branson hold a model at the Science Museum in London Thursday October 23, 2003, of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer that they hope will become the first aircraft to be piloted solo around the world. The 285mph aircraft, which could complete a round-world journey in 80 hours and fly at an altitude of more than 50,000ft, will be piloted either by record-holder Steve Fossett who was Sir Richard’s partner in his last global ballooning attempt, or Sir Richard, who will be reserve pilot. See PA story AIR Branson. PA Photo: Paul Saxby.