43K views · 632 reactions | Yves Rossy, also known as Jetman, flew over the Dolomites mountain range in his jet pack, Saturday, June 15. Rossy, a Swiss fighter pilot and airline captain, developed and built the wing-suit system using carbon fiber wings that span 2.4 meters and onboard reactors. Jetman reached speeds of around 300 kilometers per hour during his flight. (REUTERS) | Voice of America | Facebook

Frenchman Vince Reffet who was part of the Jetman team that performed groundbreaking stunts above Dubai using jetpacks and carbon-fibre wings died in a training accident in Dubai on Tuesday, November 17. Reffet’s Jetmen had pulled off a series of dramatic flights soaring in tandem above Burj Khalifa and alongside an Emirates Airbus A380. He was only 36. Read more on www.khaleejtimes.com | Khaleej Times