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Paris Air Show: Jetpack to revolutionise aviation (video)

18th June 2015 - 14:00 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in Paris

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A New Zealand technology company is exhibiting a personal jetpack that can be flown either manned or unmanned and is designed for search and rescue, military, recreational and commercial applications.

Martin Aircraft Company announced in Paris that it had signed four agreements with firms around the world. A deal with Beijing Flying Man Science & Technology will see the company deliver 100 manned jetpacks, 50 unmanned jetpacks, 25 static models and 25 simulators.

CEO Peter Coker spoke to Shephard during a busy day at the show and explained more about the ‘disruptive’ technology and what the future holds for personal

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Grant Turnbull was the editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace magazines with Shephard …

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