upgrade from the last plane they used, a 737. when we tagged along for a ride in 2008, dickinson revealed he was already dreaming of bumping up his ride. 747 is starting to look nice. you already want an upgrade? he has been promoting the band s first double studio album, book of souls, he s also been opening up about a major health scare that could have derailed his singing career. halfway through the record. singing away, quite happy and chirpy and i get a lump in the side of my neck. he decided not to say anything about the lump. head and neck cancer? well, that s yeah. head and neck cancer. all encompassing term. he quietly began seven weeks of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment. now, cancer free, this high flying frontman can focus on completing his flight training