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City in the Sky

Airborne

Season 1 Episode 2

We take flight for granted, but on any journey a hidden army of people keep your plane safe. We explore just what it takes to keep the ‘city in the sky’ airborne and passengers safe between take-off and landing.

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Arrival
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53:00
Getting on the ground safely takes an army of hidden experts and incredible technology.
Departure
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52:30
What does it take to get 100,000 flights a day ready for take-off and up into the sky?
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