Mighty Planes

Flying cargo into deadly war zones is all in a day's work for mighty plane C-5M Super Galaxy.

The Hercules Skibird is the go-to aircraft for tough jobs in frozen places. Follow this mighty plane and its dedicated crew to the top of the world as they prepare to evacuate climate scientists from Greenland's icy terrain.

From whales to trains, the Antonov 124 can lift it all, but now perilous storms and exhaustive delays threaten one of its most important missions.

The ORBIS brings its state-of-the-art operating room, laser treatment facility, and high-tech classrooms to developing countries all over the world. Follow how the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has been reborn as a first-rate hospital in the sky.

When firefighters are powerless to extinguish wildfires on the ground, Martin Mars is the go-to aircraft to battle blazes from above. Take to the skies and witness the largest water bomber in the world is about to encounter its biggest challenge.

It's go big or go home for the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner. Take flight on this mighty plane's maiden journey from Frankfurt, Germany to San Francisco, California.