Throwback to when a man in a jet suit cruised alongside an Airbus A380 over Dubai in unbelievable video
- A man wearing a Kevlar wing flew alongside an Emirates Airbus A380
- Two daredevils took part in the stunt
- You can check it out in the incredible footage below
Published on May 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Editorial Guest
Last updated on May 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM (UTC+4)
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It’s hard to forget the incredible feat of daredevils Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy and late Vince ‘Jetman Junior’ Reffet, who flew dangerously close to an Emirates Airbus A380 passenger plane over Dubai skies at over 155mph.
The audacious stunt happened 10 years ago, when the two members of the Jetman Dubai Team jumped out of a helicopter at several thousand feet, wearing jet-powered, carbon-Kevlar wings strapped to their backs.
The insane footage featured the breathtaking landscapes of Dubai and its unique architectural landmarks, including the Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa.
The jetmen flew in parallel, just meters from the aircraft, showcasing a harmonious flying formation only possible thanks to cutting-edge technology, the pair’s unbelievable skydiving skills, and their passion for flying.
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At the time, Rossy told United Arab Emirates’ What’s On that he always wanted to become ‘like a bird.’
“I wanted to have the freedom of a skydiver but the displacement of an aviator,” he explained.
“You fly as free as a skydiver but with the movement of a pilot.”
Rossy is a former Swiss pilot and is known as the inventor of a series of experimental individual jet packs, with the latest using carbon-fiber wings for flight.
He flew over some of the world’s top spots, including the Grand Canyon, the English Channel and Mount Fuji.
Originally from France, Reffet was a skydiver, parachute instructor and Rossy’s protege.
In 2024 he obtained the Guinness World Record for highest BASE jump from a building, jumping 2,717 ft from the Burj Khalifa.
In an interview with The Guardian he said he felt a sense of freedom whenever he skydived.
“Like I can pretty much go where I want, but always going down. With this machine I can fly like a bird,” he said.
Tragically, Vincent Reffet passed away in a training accident in 2020, leaving behind a courageous legacy that continues to inspire everyone who wants to take to the skies and chase their dream of flying.
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