Modern Marvels

Season 8, Episode 3

Episode Title: Commercial Jets

Air Date: 2001-01-22

Overview:

Commercial Jets traces the evolution of commercial aviation from the stumbling beginnings of the De Havilland Comet to the wide-body rocket ships of today. This is the story of a high-tech worldwide competition among a field of high stakes players. Billion dollar deals ride on cutting-edge designs to carry more passengers father, faster and safer.