The countdown is on for Amelia Earhart’s around-the-world
flight, with just 1 day until take-off on June 26th. And yes, you are reading
this correctly, Amelia Rose Earhart is preparing for her highly anticipated
flight, ready to recreate and symbolically complete Amelia Mary Earhart’s
fateful 1937 around-the-world flight … and Target is here to help get Amelia
ready.
As the exclusive personal electronics partner to “TheAmelia Project,” Target is providing Amelia with the latest technology to
support the FIRST fully-streamed and social media-integrated flight that spans
the globe. Target’s latest tech essentials including the iPad mini and Fitbit
will help Amelia navigate the skies and remain stylish. Viewers across the globe
will be able to interact with Amelia in real time via social media,
@Amerlia_Earhart #flywithAmelia, and get the inside scoop about Amelia’s
inspiring story on A Bullseye View.
The Amelia Project Fast Facts:
- Pilot: Amelia Rose Earhart, 31 yrs old
- Departure Date: June 26, 2014
- Departure City: Oakland, Calif.
- Duration of Trip: 17 Days (minimum)
- No. of Stops: 17
- Flight Time: 100 Hrs.
- Type of Aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 NG
