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Arrival

Season 1 Episode 3 | 53m 00s

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: 02/21/17 | Expires: 03/22/17
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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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