Thursday, May 23rd 2013
News Tuesday, June 26th 2012
Breitling DC-3 Passengers Observe Jetman in “Full Flight”
Reminiscent of the famous superman scene, Yves “Jetman” Rossy has flown in close formation, with the Breitling Douglas DC-3, vintage aircraft. Giving the passengers onboard the unique experience to see the world’s first jet powered man in full flight.
As the guests boarded the 1940’s, twin propeller aircraft and took to their seats; Yves Rossy prepared his rigid carbon Kevlar wing equipped with 4 Jet engines and positioned himself on the skid of an Eagle AS 350 helicopter. The DC-3 took a holding position above Lake Lucerne, at the heart of Switzerland, as Yves climbed to 6,000 feet. Yves began his fall backwards from the helicopter, stabilized the wing and engaged all four engines to full throttle reaching a speed of 205 km/h and an altitude of 4,500 feet before he joined the DC-3 using just his shoulders, body and legs to steer.
The flight lasted 7 minutes, before the Jetwing exhausted its fuel supply and Yves pulled his parachutes to land safely back at Buochs airport.
Aviation pioneer, Yves Rossy continually pushes the boundaries of personal flight, and this latest feat adds to the impressive list of Jetman accomplishments including: Flying over Rio de Janeiro, Grand Canyon West and the English Channel and flying in formation with the Breitling Jet Team and Breitling Wingwalkers.
Breitling, the privileged partner of aviation has supported the Jetman project since 2011 and looks forward to many more exciting developments. ■
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Girard Perregaux
Thursday, May 2nd 2013
Taken over by Kering (ex-PPR) a year and a half ago, Sowind Group, which owns Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard, has sharpened the focus of its collections and honed production. Michele Sofisti, Chief Executive of Sowind, discusses the new strategy.
Girard-Perregaux, changes for the better
Taken over by Kering (ex-PPR) a year and a half ago, Sowind Group, which owns Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard, has sharpened the focus of its collections and honed production. Michele Sofisti, Chief Executive of Sowind, discusses the new strategy.
Louis Vuitton
Wednesday, May 1st 2013
In this 30th anniversary year of the Louis Vuitton Cup, prelude to the America's Cup, the Parisian luggage-maker, and watchmaker since 2002, presents an innovative complication: a monopusher twin chronograph with time difference display.
Louis Vuitton races to success
In this 30th anniversary year of the Louis Vuitton Cup, prelude to the America's Cup, the Parisian luggage-maker, and watchmaker since 2002, presents an innovative complication: a monopusher twin chronograph with time difference display.
Zenith
Tuesday, April 30th 2013
Interviewed at Baselworld 2013, Zenith Chief Executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour talked about the strategy of a brand that's heading for the heights after which it is named.
Zenith, ready for take-off
Interviewed at Baselworld 2013, Zenith Chief Executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour talked about the strategy of a brand that's heading for the heights after which it is named.
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