Monthly Archives: March 2015

Airline world’s tiny secret: infatuation with model planes

Click photo to enlarge NEW YORK — In America, businessmen shake hands. In Japan, they bow. But all over the world airline executives engage in a greeting that is all their own: the exchange of model airplanes. When airlines start … Continue reading

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US has flown 2320 strikes against Islamic State at a cost of $1.83 billion …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military has flown 2,320 air strikes against Islamic State militants since Aug. 8 at a cost of $1.83 billion (114.34 billion rupees), hitting thousands of targets including tanks, oil infrastructure and fighting positions, the Pentagon … Continue reading

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Small model planes help land big airliner deals

Instead of a handshake or a bow, the airline world has its own unique greeting: the exchange of model airplanes. Airline CEOS, airframe companies and airport executives rely on the replica planes to seal deals and court new customers. (March … Continue reading

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Business Watch

Frozen Food Maker Files for Chapter 11 Facing more than $37 million in debt, the maker of Gourmet Dining-branded frozen meals that are sold at retailers like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy … Continue reading

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Fastest way to an airline executive’s heart is with a model plane; just don’t …

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Beckwood Installs Large-Format Triform Fluid Cell Sheet Hydroforming Press at …

The Triform 2496-5BD fluid cell sheet hydroforming press with dual shuttles Manufacturers currently using press brakes to form multiple bends in a single part, through several operations, will benefit from a consolidation of steps and overall manufacturing time, by transitioning … Continue reading

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Airline world’s tiny secret: infatuation with model planes

In America, businessmen shake hands. In Japan, they bow. But all over the world airline executives engage in a greeting that is all their own: the exchange of model airplanes. When airlines start flying to new cities, make deals with … Continue reading

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