Season 1 (2003)
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.
Episodes: 10
Star Cast: Takuya Kimura , Ko Shibasaki , Shinichi Tsutsumi , Hitomi Kuroki ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Hot-Blooded Pilots
Air Date: 2003-01-19
International airliner co-pilot Hajime Shinkai faces an unexpected challenge when he must take over for his more senior colleague mid-flight.
Ep.2 Disciplinary Action
Air Date: 2003-01-26
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.
Ep.3 Emergency Landing
Air Date: 2003-02-02
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.
Ep.4 Rescue Operation
Air Date: 2003-02-09
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.
Ep.5 Near Miss
Air Date: 2003-02-16
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.
Ep.6 Red-Eye
Air Date: 2003-02-23
Shinkai helps a doctor catch a flight back to Japan for a surgery, but worsening weather conditions make landing at Narita impossible.
Ep.7 Farewell to the Sky
Air Date: 2003-03-02
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.
Ep.8 Wanted
Air Date: 2003-03-09
Puzzled as to why the conversation about Koda upset Ayumi, Shinkai seeks out more information about the accident that occurred 12 years earlier.
Ep.9 Can You Keep A Promise?
Air Date: 2003-03-16
Koda blames himself when Shinkai incurs an injury during an emergency evacuation exercise and is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.
Ep.10 Final Flight
Air Date: 2003-03-23
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.
