This was confirmed by Guinness officials and a CNN report.[5] The paper plane that Blackburn used in this record breaking attempt was a "glider". As of 2012[update], Takuo Toda holds the world record for the longest time in air (27.9 seconds).[2] The distance record (226 feet 10 inches or 69.14 metres) was set by Joe Ayoob, with a plane constructed by John Collins, in February 2012.[6]