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Airline world’s never outgrown love for collecting model planes

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

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Model airplanes as ice-breakers

In this Feb. 5 photo, Rosalva Rodriguez checks to make sure the decals are applied correctly at Pacific Miniatures in Fullerton, California. When airlines open new routes, make deals with other carriers or finance new jets, there is a gifting … Continue reading

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Airline Industry’s Calling Card: Model Planes

When airlines start flying to new cities, make deals with other carriers or finance new jets, these high-quality models — typically one to two feet long — provide the perfect photo backdrop, can help break the ice or serve as … Continue reading

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

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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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