News The Breitling Jet Team, the Breitling Wingwalkers and Yves «Jetman» Rossy flew East for winter, to bring Breitling’s passion for aviation to new audiences in what is being collectively called «The Breitling Dragon Tour».
All three teams headed to Asia to participate in the Airshow China 2012, which will be held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from 13 to 18 November 2012. Although the 1940’s Stearmans of the wingwalking team and Yves Rossy’s Jetwings could all be shipped there in containers, the Breitling Jet Team got there with their own wings. Leaving from Dijon, they flew through Eastern Europe, over Russia passing through Siberia, then on to Mongolia and down to China to reach their destination.
Breitling Aviation Director, Nigel Lamb flew with the first civilian aerobatic team in China in 1996: «There is such an incredible fascination and enthusiasm for aviation in China, the team is well remembered even to this day. I’m looking forward to going back with all three teams and perform entirely different spectacles from Europe. Hopefully, this is just the start of the adventure. We’re looking into keeping the Breitling Jet Team in Asia for 2013 and organizing a series of tours in the region».
Breitling Jet Team leader, Jacques Bothelin continues: «While we are there we want to make the most of our opportunities. We will miss the European 2013 season, but it will be exciting to explore new countries and display to new crowds. We’ll be back in Europe early 2014 with some great experiences to share».
October 30, 2012
