Flying Heavy Metal (2005)
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Bruce Dickinson as Host
Episodes 5
Size Matters
February 2, 2005
1x3
Europe develops Concorde while Boeing develops the 747 jumbo jet.
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February 9, 2005
1x4
Jetliner safety enhancements, including the automatic landing capabilities of the Hawker Siddeley Trident, the fly-by-wire capabilities of the Airbus A320 (and lack thereof in the Boeing 737) as well as other safety features currently in development.
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Season Finale
February 16, 2005
1x5
New records in airliner size, fuel economy, and passenger comfort with the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 (known as the 7E7 at the time). Also explores the wisdom of space airliner travel.
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