During the formation flight, the Emirates A380 flew at a weight of just 350 tonnes (the maximum weight of an A380 is 575 tonnes).
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Former fighter pilot Rossy became known as the jetman after developing a jet propelled wing suit and flying over several world famous landmarks. Emirates Airlines and Jetmen teamed up to pull off the high-flying stunt above the skies in Dubai and the result is not for the faint of heart.
If the Jetmen made this feat look easy, it’s because months of planning and choreography went into the stunt.
Suddenly, Rossy and Reffet descend from above on jetpacks, coasting effortlessly around the giant aircraft with startling skill and precision.
“It was absolutely surreal flying alongside the biggest aircraft there is and we felt like mosquitos beside a enormous eagle.” said Rossy.
It’s a video you have to see to believe.
The point of the stunt was to showcase “unguarded ambition and the vision to push boundaries beyond the unthinkable”.
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“Vince and I are thrilled to partner with Emirates and would like to thank them for helping us turn yet another dream into reality”. The A380 couldn’t be more different from the jet wings worn by the pilots though.
