Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to captain jumbo jet for band's 2016 world tour
Bruce Dickinson said the "greatest benefit" of travelling in a 747 is being able to transport all the band's equipment and crew
Iron Maiden are to soar to new heights for their 2016 world tour, when singer Bruce Dickinson flies the group around in a Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet.
The London-based heavy metal band - consisting of Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain and Janick Gers - will take to the skies as they embark on the Book Of Souls tour next February.
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