I think we should bring it here
rather than there.
Hey, it's down.
- Lights are out. - What's going on?
We apologize. Please wait while we
check into it.
- The radio transmission isn't going through. - Calm down, guys.
The backup should kick in soon.
Someone go get the handheld radios.
Yes, right away.
Just to be sure, get ready to use the light gun
to direct landing aircraft.
I'll go check.
Calm down, everyone. Is the transmitter working?
No it isn't. What's with today? If it's not one thing, it's another.
What are we going to do?
Let me find out what's going on. Keep on monitoring.
This is Tokyo Approach. Can you hear me?
Calling all stations. Can you hear me? This is Tokyo Approach.
1 day before.
December 23rd
Japan Air 886. Stand by.
Should I tell Japan Air about the aircraft in front of it?
Well, I suppose so.
Japan Air 886. Tokyo Tower.
No. 2 Runway 34 Right cleared to land.
Wind 330 at 5.
Traffic Boeing 737 5 miles ahead.
Departing flights are starting to stack up, but
I should give priority to landing, shouldn't I?
I think that will be fine.
Pan Pacific 542. Tokyo Tower.
Runway 34 Right cleared to land. Wind 320 at 5.
- Excuse me. - Excuse me, but
Try not to ask every time, and decide for yourself. Okay?
So, how did it feel to fly in the cockpit?
I was reminded again that it takes a lot of people
to fly an aircraft.
But when I think about having to make my own decisions
now that I got my rating, I get nervous.
Is that right.
But you have to somehow overcome that, huh?
- I guess so. - Actually, the other,
I held the yoke of a flight simulator.
Did you start training?
Not exactly, but...
I submitted my doctor's medical certificate to the company.
If they see signs of my recovery by next April,
they said they'll make arrangements to
- let me take the pilot's exam. - Really?!
Anyway, how do I say... I owe it to you too
that I was able to come this far.
I don't have anything to show for it yet, and it might be premature, but
thanks.
So, you might take the pilot's exam again.
I'm glad. I'm really happy for you.
And so, to get ready for when I take the test again,
I was told to board a flight and get my feel for it back.
I'll be sitting in the observer's seat on the flight to New York tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow morning...I see.
Is that right?
Lucky you. Then you'll get spend Christmas in New York, huh?
I guess so.
Have a safe trip.
I'll get going now.
I'll call you again when I get to New York.
Okay.
December 24th
- It's so cold. - No kidding.
Let's hustle again today. Switch on.
Today's Christmas Eve. Okay...switch on.
Merry Christmas.
Sora, remember, you have to say good-bye to your friends today.
- Do you think can do it? - Yeah.
Are we really going to Canada?
Well, yes.
- You don't want to go? - No.
You'll get to see your grandma and grandpa over there. Okay?
I'm happy for you that you got your license.
Thank you.
Although it makes me mad that you beat me to it.
But it's sounds like
you'll get to take the comeback test in April, right?
Which flight are you sitting in on today?
Okay, here's your breakfast.
- Where did you get this? - Cute, huh?
I got it from a pilot I know.
At that time I heard over imojochu* that (*distilled liquor from sweet potato)
aircraft fly relying on GPS like those in cars. Is that true?
That's right. Aircraft use GPS to
navigate more efficiently by using satellites to
- determine flight paths. - Oh really? Pyo (peep).
I'm not telling if you're not serious.
This is just a morning pyo. Okay?
What's a morning pyo?\You're not listening, are you?
- I am. Look, I'm leaning forward... - You're not interested.
- I am. - Kaoru-chan, you tell him.
In the past, signals were transmitted from facilities on ground,
and using that as a guide, the aircraft headed to that point.
Like this.
However, since the new GPS navigation system uses satellites,
without going through these points, it can go directly from airport to airport.
To put it simply, the old way of
navigating by radio transmission is like taking the surface road.
GPS navigation is like
taking the expressway. Or something like that.
Things are getting better thanks to progress in technology, but
people from Yuuki-san and Yano-san's generation
are probably more used to and comfortable with the old ways.
- Oh, really? - Incidentally, GPS
was developed by the United States for military use.
But now, it's utilized in private boats and automobiles.
I see pyo.
But why are you asking about navigation?
She just ignored my pyo right now, didn't she?
What do you mean why? It's because of you.
You look like you enjoy your work.
So I thought maybe I should aspire to be a controller too.
You can't. There's an age limit.
- Oh, really? - Isn't that common sense?
- Besides, can you speak English? - Yeah.
- Bonjour. - That's French.
- Nice comeback. - Then maybe when I'm reincarnated.
But if I'm reincarnated, I want to be a bird.
I want to be a canary and sing with a beautiful voice.
- Aren't you gonna fly? - I'm scared of heights.
Come to think of it, Kondo-kun hasn't come for breakfast today.
- Has he told you anything? - Not really.
Being unable to communicate causes STRESS!
Is the checklist done?
Flap 5. I'll complete the checklist.
How is it that you're on my flight.
- It's making me nervous. - I'm looking forward to it.
- Relax, relax. - That's right, Iida.
Show your senpai how cool you are.
I'll do my best.
Japan Air 53. Wind 340 at 5.
Runway 34 Right cleared for takeoff.
Japan Air 53. Runway 34 Right cleared for takeoff.
Have a nice flight. Good day.
- Hey, Shinoda. Morning. - Good morning.
I hear you're hanging out at Shikishima Cafe lately?
Shikishima-san said for you to stop by
- once in a while. - Oh yeah?
I'm starting to miss his good coffee.
I'll drop in soon.
Looks like we might be quite busy today, Shinoda.
- And... - Hey, Sakai...
Watch it!
- I told you I was going in first. - Watch it!
What are those guys bringing in?
I'm putting them down here, okay?
Easy now. Easy. I said easy.
What's all this?
Can't you tell? They're presents.
- For Takeuchi-san? - Unfortunately, no.
Shinoda, rejoice. I get to see my kids.
- Today, on Christmas Eve. - Seriously?
- I'm happy for you. - That was a long year and a half.
- Morning. - Good morning.
Good morning.
And so he calls me out just like that, and
dragged me to the toy store with him.
He's been hyper since yesterday. What a pain.
How can he change so much when kids are involved?
How many time have I told you already?
You'll understand when you get married and have kids. Right, Takeuchi?
- I guess. - See?
Kids are great. Kids. Oh, why don't you guys get married too?
- That won't happen. - No, that won't happen.
Marriage, huh? Sounds nice.
- What? - I just thought it wasn't like you.
What do you think I'm like?
Crap! Why only you?! I emailed my wife
and asked if she had any plans for Christmas, but
she hasn't replied.
Hey!
You're spending Christmas by yourself?
Let's do the Christmas briefing. Christmas briefing.
Yesterday's friend can be your foe today.
I'm calling you devil from tomorrow.
Okamoto-san, your wife works, so she's probably busy.
- That must be it, huh? Shinoda. - No, you're talking about Christmas, right?
If she didn't reply, isn't it because she has a new man?
I've done something like that too.
Yes, yes, yes, yes. Yes. There's another devil there.
Okay. Okay, okay, okay. Okay, today's Christmas.
I'll purge your souls...
Save that energy for work.
Pass this out.
And in the end, I'm the bad guy.
That's okay. No one cares about my life...
Excuse me, but are you done now? Please begin the briefing.
Besides, it's Christmas. A miracle's bound to happen.
Like, you might get a call from your wife.
You're such an angel, Shinoda. Compared to you...
two devils.
We got lucky this year, didn't we? We get to wear Santa outfit.
- You're so carefree. - So?
There's a lot of increased year-end flights today.
- We may not get any breaks. -This is where we need to persevere.
- Hey, watch it. What is it? - By the way,
what time's the handbell concert today?
- It starts at 18:00. - At year-end when we're so busy.
If I had a boyfriend, I want to go on a date. This is beyond our regular hours.
This is called volunteering.
I'm sure there are people who's happy to see us.
We've got to work hard and show them the results of our practice.
Jounouchi-san, how long have you been with your boyfriend?
- Influenza? - Yes.
Some can't come in due to doctor's order, so
we'll have to manage today with these members here.
- With just us, can we take breaks? - Well, you'll have to play it by ear.
It might get a little hectic for you guys today, but
let's do our best.
Western Japan is getting heavy snowfall. There may be delays and diversions.
Please respond accordingly.
Okay. Let's go.
- So we're it. - Yes.
We have no choice but to do it. Don't worry.
You're a full-fledged controller who earned your rating.
We're counting on you.
Takeuchi-san. Do you have a minute?
All right, everyone. If you can take care of this.
- What time tomorrow? - What time's what?
Oh...your flight. I heard from Yuuki-san.
I heard today's your last day at work. You haven't told the others yet?
I'm not too into people sending me off.
Ah, is that right. Yes, I understand.
Oh, then I look forward to another day of working together.
- Japanese spider crabs. - I've heard about those.
- What were you talking about? - Nothing in particular.
Shinoda.
Are you still not confident?
If you feel uneasy, the pilots will feel uneasy too.
You were recognized by everyone and got your rating.
Don't you think you should have more confidence in yourself?
All Nippon 372. Descend and maintain 5,000.
Cleared for ILS Zulu.
Runway 34 Left approach. Contact Tower 118 decimal 1.
All Nippon 372. Descend and maintain 5,000.
ILS Zulu Runway 34 Left approach.
Contact Tower. Thank you for your cooperation.
Japan Air 382. Reduce speed to 210 knots.
Japan Air 382. Roger.
Yamashita.
Don't you think you should leave more space between J Prime and All Nippon?
- Yes. - I thought so too.
You be quiet.
All Nippon 224. Reduce speed to 190 knots.
World Sky 634. Resume all navigation direct to ARLON.
Direct to ARLON. World Sky 634.
J Prime 382. Turn left 180.
All Nippon 224. Turn left 190.
World Sky 634. Confirm. Direct to ARLON?
Confirmed. Direct to ARLON. World Sky 634.
Yuuki-san. World Sky 634 is
is starting to deviate from its course.
Are you sure they didn't input the wrong point?
Japan Air behind it is starting to go off course too.
Hey, hey, hey... Where are you heading?
Yuuki-san. Every aircraft is deviating from its course over here too.
Yamashita. Turn them around and get them back on course.
Got it.
Are the others in the same situation?
Yes, they're off.
Shinoda. Confirm with the pilot that
he's flying towards the specified point.
World Sky 634. Tokyo Approach.
I will speak in Japanese. Please head to ARLON as directed.
World Sky 634.
Heading to ARLON as directed.
World Sky 634.
According to our radar, you're deviating from the flight path.
I don't see how that can happen.
We'll check again.
What's happening?
Takeuchi-san. Sky Japan that just landed
apparently encountered GPS failure during flight.
- GPS? - Yes.
Let me see if I can contact them.
Now that I think about it, this morning my car too...
Huh? This is weird. Where am I?
- Sorry to keep you waiting. - You're late.
Something's wrong with the GPS.
- Look. The current location's totally off. - What's this?
It says you're on top of Tokyo Dome. Isn't that weird?
See? That's what I thought.
Pyo, pyo, pyo. Pyo pyo. Pyo!
- Fly away. - Amazing.
Happy birds.
Obviously, that guy doesn't need a gun anymore.
Isn't it about time to get winter clothes?
- What? - Right? What's the matter?
- It's the map. - Map?
All that matters is that you have a map to the future in your heart.
Don't look behind or below you. Just look straight ahead and go.
Murata's causing me stress!
All Nippon 99856. Turn left 220.
Star Flyer 224. Turn left 210.
Yuuki-san. Look how much the aircraft are deviating
in Tokyo Control's air space too.
Could it be that something happened to the satellite
that transmits information to the GPS?
Hello. Haneda Terminal Radar, Yuuki speaking.
Yes. Yes.
All right.
Hello. Takeuchi speaking.
Switch on the speaker phone.
I got a call from ATMC. Operation by GPS is cancelled.
We're changing the navigation method.
GPS is malfunctioning?
Can we assume there's no restriction on departures?
Depending on the circumstance, ATMC may place a restriction, but
until then, Haneda will operate as usual.
Got it.
Did everyone hear that? Respond accordingly.
Not using the GPS means...
...going back to the old method, right?
- How do we bring them down? - I learned how to do it, but
doing it for real is hard.
Shall we bring this Japan Air over here?
But then, it might get in the way of Sky Japan.
Sakai, can you determine the order?
Things must be going crazy at other airports too.
- Shinoda-san, are you all right? - Yes. I'm all right.
- Well? Are you okay? - I'll give it a try.
The only thing is, I don't have much experience with this method.
Then why don't you leave more space between
J Prime that just passed CREAM and All Nippon?
And then reduce the speed of Japan Air behind them
and swing in the Star Flyer in the east by 270.
Some can't come in due to doctor's order, so
we'll have to manage today with these members here.
Things are getting better thanks to progress in technology, but
people from Yuuki-san and Yano-san's generation
are probably more used to and comfortable with the old ways.
Yuuki-san. Can you take my place?
All right.
I'll be right back.
Japan Air 542. Turn left heading 060.
All Nippon 766. You're No. 5 sequence.
So far heading 080 for arrival spacing.
Descend and maintain 6,000.
Then reduce speed to 230 knots.
What are you looking at? Look at your screen.
Excuse me. Have you seen Chief Tanabe and Himuro-san?
I think they're in a meeting. In Room 603 with the Airport Director.
- Airport Director? - They said
they were discussing the year-end VIP flight.
Thank you.
All Nippon 364. Reduce speed to 180 knots.
- Oh? Is that... - Yuuki-san?
Chief!
Shinoda.
Director, I apologize.
Let's knock before you come in, okay?
I'm sorry.
- GPS is malfunctioning? - Yes.
So we've gone back to the old navigation method.
In addition to shortage of staff due to the flu,
we don't have much experience with it.
I thought maybe Chief Tanabe and Himuro-san could give us a hand.
- Where's Yuuki-san? - He's taking my place right now.
Yeah, but we're not done with our meeting yet...
We need your help desperately.
It's something only you can do.
Go help them.
- You're in a tough situation, right? - Yes.
Director, I'm sorry to bother you, but can you contact the Ministry
- and find out the cause? - Sure. Leave it to me.
I'll be going first.
Chief.
I mean, even if I'm used it,
I'm not so sure about standing at the controller's desk...
All you have to do is stand behind us and back us up.
Please.
- Tanabe-kun. - But Director...
Go.
All right.
Can I do it?
Thank you!
- Good luck. - Thank you. Excuse me.
Japan Air 366. Reduce speed to 190 knots.
Contact Tokyo Control and ask if they can leave a little more spacing
before passing on to us.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Don't make me run so much.
Chief.
- So where do you want me? - Let's go over there.
- I'll take your place. Go take a break. - Thank you.
- Sakai. I'll take over. - Yes. Thank you.
Let me borrow your headset.
What is that? Huh?
All these things dangling from it.
Back in my days, no one did anything like that.
- Let me borrow it. - But...
- What's with that attitude? - Please use mine.
Oh. Thanks.
What the heck. This one has stuff dangling too.
- Will you be all right? - I feel the same way too.
You idiots. Don't underestimate me.
I may look like this, but I've been maintaining my skill.
Moreover, I'm the one who supervised Himuro 20 years ago.
- Seriously?! - Seriously.
Then please carry on. May I stand behind you?
Back me up.
Shinoda. Can you sit at my desk and coordinate with others?
- Yes. - Brings back memories, doesn't it?
- How long has it been since we sat together? - I forget.
Yeah. Anyway, let's get focused and do it.
Star Flyer 228. You are No. 6 sequence.
Reduce speed to 200 knots.
Descend and maintain 7,000.
Star Flyer 228. Roger.
Reduce speed to 200 knots.
Descend and maintain 7,000.
Japan 112. Descend and maintain 4,000.
Cleared for ILS Zulu Runway 34 Right approach.
Contact Tower 124 decimal 35.
Japan 112. Descend and maintain 4,000.
ILS Zulu Runway 34 Right approach. Contact Tower.
Pan Pacific 746. Turn left heading 040.
EuroSky 302. Turn right heading 240.
Himuro. Looks like the aircraft from Yuuki's heading over here.
Let's put it between those two.
- Can we do it? - It should be fine.
Japan Air 848. Turn right heading 220.
- Woah. - It's all lined up neatly.
We put you to shame, huh?
We're still pretty good, huh? Right?
Never mind the bragging. Next please.
Japan Air 61. Wind at 340 at 3 knots.
Runway 34 Right cleared for takeoff.
All Nippon 243. Tokyo Delivery.
Cleared to Fukuoka Airport via SEKID on departure.
Flight planned route. Maintain flight level 187 squawk 3.21.
Delta 58. Checker down. Runway 34 left cleared to land.
Wind 340 at 3.
Sky Japan 115. Push back approved. Runway 05.
Sky Japan 114. Contact 118 decimal 22.
Yano-san.
They're coming down beautifully.
Even though GPS is down and it must be hectic down below.
Yuuki-san and Himuro-san are helping out below.
- Are you serious?! - Tanabe-san's the coordinator.
- Bee-san?! - Bee-san?
I don't remember Tanabe-san being called by that name.
Behind his back. Just by me.
Apparently, they volunteered to take over since
they have more experience with the old method.
Yeah. Beautiful.
That's to be expected. Those two
had exceptional skills back then.
- Those old fogies are darn good. - Old fogies.
I'll be sure to report that later.
- Of course, to Bee-san too. - Kidding, kidding. I was just kidding.
Star Flyer 224. Tokyo Tower.
Runway 34 Right cleared to land. Wind 320 at 5.
What's Yuuki-san and Himuro-san being called?
- Yukkiina and Hikkiina. - I see.
Haneda Terminal Radar. Shinoda speaking.
This is Endo at ATMC. I have an urgent message.
Yuuki-san. It's a call from ATMC. He says it's urgent.
Get a hold of the Tower and put him on speakerphone.
Hello, this is Takeuchi.
Urgent call from ATMC. Please have everyone listen in.
Got it.
Go ahead please.
We got information regarding the malfunctioning GPS.
A little while ago, the Ministry got official word from
the Pentagon, stating that
due to hacking on the network that controls satellite data,
GPS function world-wide has been rendered useless.
- Hacking?! - Is this for real?
At the same time, major airports on mainland U.S.
are experiencing system failure.
There's a possibility of cyber terrorism.
They took measures to temporarily ban all flights over
Continental United States until the situation is under control.
Does that mean all aircraft in U.S. airspace
are being brought down to nearby airports?
Yes. All aircraft flying over the Pacific
heading for U.S. will head back to Japan.
I'll be sitting in the observer's seat
on the flight to New York tomorrow morning.
Cancel all departures from Haneda for the time being.
In regards to arrivals,
runways at Kansai, Itami, and Centrair are currently closed due to heavy snow.
Flights heading for these three airports from Asia and Europe
are requesting to be diverted to Haneda or Narita.
Aren't there more than 60 in all?
There are 40 domestic flights heading for Haneda.
And at least 50 flights are heading for Japan from the U.S.
30 flights are turning back. If departures are cancelled,
there won't be enough spots at Haneda.
We'll contact Tokyo Control too
and see if some flights can be diverted to other airports.
Please be prepared to take them in at your end too.
We have to take them. There's no other way.
All right. We'll contact you again later.
Okamoto-san.
- Find out how the spots are looking. - Will do.
Yuuki-san. I'll put in a request with the airlines too.
Thanks. We're stopping the departures.
Himuro. I'm going to the Tower to give direction on
- holding areas for the arriving flights. - All right.
Chief, can you keep in touch with the Ministry?
All right. Someone take my place.
Yamashita, take my place.
- Just watch out for this one. - Got it.
Director.
Thank you for your help earlier.
I heard about the situation from the Ministry.
We're responding by changing the navigation method.
Let me know if anything happens.
I'll give my support in any way I can.
If you don't mind, will you and Chief discuss
what measures we should take with the Ministry?
- Will do. - Thank you.
Shinoda, I'm counting on you.
Excuse me.
Well then, Director.
You're all protecting the safety of this airport. I'm counting on you.
- Check. - Let's move then.
Ready?
Doesn't it feel like all we do every year is polish them?
Jounouchi-san.
According to the statement released by the Pentagon,
the program controlling the satellites was attacked by a hacker, and
- information from satellites are temporarily... - Break's over.
- Hey, watch this. - Consequently,
GPS functionality has been greatly impacted. In the U.S,
system failures have been reported at LA Airport,
New York's Kennedy Airport, Miami International Airport,
Las Vegas Airport, and other major airports, and
the U.S. Government has issued a no fly order,
inevitably landing all aircraft flying over mainland U.S.
- at nearby airports. - Murata, this is big trouble.
Furthermore, the hacker has not been identified, and a big-scale...
Japan Airlines Haneda Operations.
Yes, we're watching. Yes. Yes. Yes.
Over Pacific Ocean 3:05 PM Japan Time
- Terrorism? - All aircraft heading for U.S.
have been directed to turn around.
We'll check on your return flight path. How are you doing for fuel?
I think we'll be fine,
This isn't good.
We're getting strong winds up here today.
If we're to turn around, we'll be impacted by the wind and
may have to burn a lot of fuel.
Let's request to fly at high altitude and
try to avoid the wind as much as can.
We're turning around to Haneda.
If we hear anything new,
we'll let you know.
Japan Airlines Haneda Operation.
This is Shinoda at Haneda Terminal Radar.
- Shinoda-san. - I believe you've heard about the situation.
- We have a request. - What can we do for you?
Due to the no fly ban issued by the U.S. and adverse weather condition in Western Japan,
additional aircraft are heading for Haneda.
We would like to reduce risk as much as possible.
Therefore, would it be possible for you to
divert as many JAL aircraft as possible to outlying airports?
To outlying airports?
I'm fully aware of the work involved in arranging for equipment
and dealing with passengers.
But so that we may safely land as many aircraft as we can in Haneda,
we ask for your cooperation.
We're making the same request to other airlines as well.
I understand. We'll coordinate with those aircraft that can possibly
divert to outlying airports and have them
- contact Tokyo Control. - Thank you.
All Nippon 168. Tokyo Tower No. 2.
Runway 34 Left cleared to land.
Wind 320 at 5.
Traffic Boeing 737 nine miles ahead.
Sky Japan 228. Tokyo Tower. Runway 34 Right cleared to land.
Wind 320 at 5.
Yano-san.
Doesn't look like Itami, Kansai Airport, or Centrair will resume operation anytime soon
About how many aircraft do you think we can land here?
All spots are occupied by departing aircraft.
If we use taxiways and runways, 150. Maybe even 200.
Let me go figure it out.
Himuro-san, I'm done coordinating.
To the extent possible, the airlines agreed to divert their aircraft to outlying airports.
- All right. - I'll take over.
Thanks.
All Nippon 938. Reduce speed to 210 knots.
What are you doing?
I thought I'd check out the flights
being passed on to us from enroute beforehand.
Enroute? You mean Tokorozawa?!
Are you monitoring Tokyo Control?
- Will there be restrictions? - Considering the circumstance,
there may be a lot of canceled flights. Let's figure out how to deal with it.
- It's going to be a mess. - It's Christmas and
lots of people were looking forward to their trips.
Anyway, let's hurry.
J Prime 758. Descend and maintain 5,000.
- Oh no. Lights are out. - What is this?
You guys just focus on the radar.
I'll find out what's going on.
We'll let you know shortly. We apologize.
We apologize. Please wait while we
check into it.
Excuse me. This is Counter 27.
- Don't forget me. - Okay. Take care.
I think we should bring it here
rather than there.
Hey, it's down.
Kimishima-san. Please check with air traffic engineer or aeronautical
- ground light\electrical engineer . - Got it.
- Radio transmission isn't going through. - Testing. Testing. Testing.
- This one's not going through either. - Calm down, guys.
The backup should kick in soon.
Someone go get the handheld radios.
Yes. Right away.
Just to be sure, get ready to use the light gun
to direct landing aircraft.
- Okamoto, you do it please. - Got it.
I'll go check.
Calm down, everyone. Is the transmitter working?
No it isn't. What's with today? If it's not one thing, it's another.
What are we going to do?
Let me find out what's going on. Keep on monitoring.
This is Tokyo Approach. Can you hear me?
Calling all stations. Can you hear me? This is Tokyo Approach.
Yes. I'll let the passengers know.
Yes. Yes. All right.
It just came back on.
It's back on. Excuse me.
It's up. Please put your mind at ease.
No, it's not up yet.
It just came back on.
It's back.
J Prime 758. Can you hear me?
Calling all stations. Calling all stations.
Radio transmission's still down.
This is Sky Japan 214. Please respond.
All Nippon 25.
We passed ARLON. Can you hear me?
What's going on?
What in the world is happening?
J Prime 758. Can you hear me?
J Prime 758. Please respond.
J Prime 758. Can you hear me?