We've all seen the terrifying social media videos from passengers who were on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 earlier this year. The aftermath of a panel on that Boeing 737 Max 9 suddenly blowing off, it should go without saying, was like something out of a disaster movie. The impact reportedly ripped off one passenger's entire shirt, as well as seat cushions and at least one tray table. Oxygen masks didn't deploy in all seats.
Boeing CTO Todd Citron disclosed the plans to Nikkei, which reported that the company is looking to launch its flying car business in Asia by the end of this decade. The idea is to tap into demand 'for the fast, short-distance travel the vehicles could provide in the region's traffic-choked cities.' A Boeing R&D base opened in the Japanese city of Nagoya on Thursday.