With the organization of the First Aviation Exhibition in Amsterdam (ELTA), Albert Plesman wants to realize his dream: to introduce civil aviation in the Netherlands. At the ELTA Plesman meets the famous aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker. The men turn out to be opposites, but despite their differences they have to work together.

KLM is struggling with start-up problems, the company is experiencing major losses and Plesman argues a lot with his Board of Directors about the course to be followed. Fokker is now struggling with an enormous tax debt and persuades Plesman to order new aircraft from him. They seem to be on the same side, but can Plesman trust the smart Fokker?

KLM's losses have risen to record levels and Plesman is threatened with dismissal. Fokker is doing very well, he participates in the Ford Air Reliability Tour in America and also meets a new love. Then he discovers that Plesman is deviously trying to get rid of him in the Netherlands by going with a competitor.