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City in the Sky
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Season 1 Episode 3
There are around a million people airborne at any one time. But what goes up must come down - and getting passengers safely back to earth depends on complex global networks and some astonishing technology.
Aired: 02/22/17
Rating: TV-PG
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Explore a midair metropolis of a million people on flights that crisscross the world.
The Critical Runway Inspection That Happens in 45 Seconds
Inspectors get 45 seconds to ID and pick up fallen debris, across a whole runway.
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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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City in the Sky
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