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City in the Sky
Official Trailer
Explore a unique metropolis—a midair “city” composed of nearly a million people on flights that crisscross the world daily. Meet the hidden army working to keep the city aloft and uncover the exceptional engineering and technology that make it work.
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Getting on the ground safely takes an army of hidden experts and incredible technology.
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We take it for granted, but on any journey a hidden army of people keep your plane safe.
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What does it take to get 100,000 flights a day ready for take-off and up into the sky?