Season 1

The story revolves around an up-and-coming pilot, Hajime Shinkai, and portrays his interactions with other colleagues in various departments of the airline, as he progresses along the road to becoming a captain. This drama also emphasizes hardship of being a pilot or a cabin crew, and the serious nature of the industry they're in, which puts thousands of lives in its hands.

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   1. Hot-Blooded Pilots

   2003-01-19 · 60m

   International airliner co-pilot Hajime Shinkai faces an unexpected challenge when he must take over for his more senior colleague mid-flight.

2. 

   2. Disciplinary Action

   2003-01-26 · 60m

   Shinkai is eager to fly again after a week-long suspension, but his delight quickly turns to outrage when he learns Koda has taken him off the shift.

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   3. Emergency Landing

   2003-02-02 · 60m

   Koda steps in as lead pilot on Shinkai’s flight to Hong Kong. With the crew already on edge, a VIP passenger has a panic attack after takeoff.

4. 

   4. Rescue Operation

   2003-02-09 · 60m

   Shinkai acts as co-pilot for an ANA charter flight bringing injured Japanese nationals back home after a deadly fire at their hotel in Shanghai.

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   5. Near Miss

   2003-02-16 · 60m

   When Koda scolds a cabin attendant on board a flight returning to Japan after overseas training, the other air stewards refuse to fly with him.

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   6. Red-Eye

   2003-02-23 · 60m

   Shinkai helps a doctor catch a flight back to Japan for a surgery, but worsening weather conditions make landing at Narita impossible.

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   7. Farewell to the Sky

   2003-03-02 · 60m

   After a standard medical checkup, Shinkai and veteran pilot Yamagami get off to a bumpy start on an important flight that is set to be audited.

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   8. Wanted

   2003-03-09 · 60m

   Puzzled as to why the conversation about Koda upset Ayumi, Shinkai seeks out more information about the accident that occurred 12 years earlier.

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   9. Can You Keep A Promise?

   2003-03-16 · 60m

   Koda blames himself when Shinkai incurs an injury during an emergency evacuation exercise and is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

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    10. Final Flight

    2003-03-23 · 60m

    After working hard to recover and resume his pilot duties, Shinkai is finally ready for his flight evaluation — with both Koda and Ayumi on board.