Ask 100 children what they want to be when they grow up and it’s a safe bet that a dozen will say they want to be a pilot.
Sure, air travel is less glamorous than during my father’s generation, but the act of flying remains magical to kids. Adults too. You don’t have to be a schoolkid to find aviation interesting. For those who love planes, two Japanese airlines offer a chance to experience some of the biggest jets in a new way.
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