Boeing studies pilotless planes

Boeing is examining the potential of jetliners without pilots.

The company plans to test some of the technology next year, officials said ahead of the Paris Airshow.

The idea may seem far-fetched but with self-flying drones available for less than $1,000, "the basic building blocks of the technology clearly are available," said Mike Sinnett, Boeing's vice president of product development.

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