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City in the Sky

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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 safe between take-off and landing. How has flying become safer than ever before?

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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.
Airborne
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52:30
We take it for granted, but on any journey a hidden army of people keep your plane safe.
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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