World’s first practical Jetpack to exhibit at Paris Air Show

World’s first practical Jetpack to exhibit at the Paris Air Show

New Zealand based Martin Aircraft Company Limited (Martin Aircraft), (ASX:MJP) has successfully secured a prestigious exhibition place at the 51st Paris Air Show which will take place at Le Bourget exhibition centre, Paris, France, from 15 to 21 June 2015. The last event held in 2013 attracted 315,000 visitors and resulted in historic high orders for aircraft manufacturers being announced, totalling approximately $150 billion.

Peter Coker, Managing Director and CEO said: “As the world’s first practical jetpack, the Martin Jetpack is set to revolutionise the industries of first responder, aviation, recreation and transportation and our attendance at this year’s Paris Air Show will set the stage for the global launch of this inspirational and versatile aircraft”

The Martin Jetpack truly captures people’s imagination, this inspirational and versatile aircraft solves problems that others cannot with its ability to land on rooftops covered with aerials and wires, fly into tightly confined areas or providing an economic and practical alternative to traditional helicopters. As such, the Martin Jetpack’s manned capability gives it a competitive advantage in key markets: first responder, military, commercial and recreation. In addition as a heavy lift Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicle (UAV), the Martin Jetpack has a significant operational advantage being able to carry commercial payloads of up to 120kgs.

With a focus on safety, the Martin Jetpack has a composite structure pilot module that protects the pilot in the event of any incident and a ballistic parachute system that can deploy and safely recover the aircraft from only a few metres above the ground. This will make the Jetpack one of the safest aircraft in the world today.

“Commercial Jetpacks are no longer the domain of science fiction. The future is here today” said Coker.

Over the six days of the Paris Air Show, the Martin Jetpack will be exhibited to potential global customers and suppliers, as well as simulator demonstrations being available.

Martin Aircraft’s stand will be located in Main Hall 5 site G/249.

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