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S8·E1 System Breakdown (Next Generation Air Transportation System)

Core Aired June 10, 2009 45 min ★ 7.8/10 · 3 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision, 1986 Cerritos mid-air collision, Avianca Flight 52, Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907, Überlingen mid-air collision.

This special looked at the role of air traffic controllers in the airline industry, and took a look at the Next Generation Air Transportation System, a new technology meant to eliminate mid-air collisions by reducing overall dependence on radar and radio, as well as delegating some of the air traffic controllers' tasks to computers on board each plane.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 1 of Mayday air?

Season 8, Episode 1 ('System Breakdown (Next Generation Air Transportation System)') originally aired on June 10, 2009.

How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('System Breakdown (Next Generation Air Transportation System)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in Mayday Season 8 Episode 1?

1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision, 1986 Cerritos mid-air collision, Avianca Flight 52, Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907, Überlingen mid-air collision. This special looked at the role of air traffic controllers in the airline industry, and took a look at the Next Generation Air Transportation Sy...

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