In 1981 Glenn Martin developed the concept of the Martin Jetpack. A research and development program spanning almost 30 years has successfully proven the original engineering concept with the achievement of successful personal flight. He has held sales and marketing positions in the Pharmaceutical Industry and has a proven record of commercialisation of original products in the Biotechnology Industry. Glenn manages Martin Aircraft and has built up an impressive team of avionic, technical, design and production experts. http://www.martinjetpack.com
The Martin Jetpack was launched at the Oshkosh airshow in the US on 29 July, 2008. Glenn has been working on the project for a total of 28 years, 27 of those years in secret and No 8 Ventures has been funding it for 5 years! We look forward to hearing an update at MORGO!!
Media Coverage:
The launch of the Martin Jetpack is receiving major media attention from television networks and print media around the globe. Hundreds of articles have already appeared. The front page article from the New York times and the TVNZ footage provide good coverage.
New York Times: The Jetpack: From Comics to a Liftoff in the Yard (article)
TVNZ News: Kiwi Inventor Makes Aviation History (video clip)
Oshkosk Launch video: Glenn’s 16 year old son Harrison demonstrates the Martin Jetpack at a major airshow in the US.
NB: TVNZ’s SUNDAY programme will also run a documentary on Glenn and his jetpack. SUNDAY, 3 August, TV1 at 7.30pm.�
