Airline world’s tiny secret: infatuation with model planes

Around the world, airplane models are used to mark aircraft deals and commemorate milestones. They also serve as unique conversation starters and can be found proudly displayed on an executive’s desk, meeting room, or lobby display.

In an excerpt from the Associated Press’ article, “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.”

Read the full article on Seattle Times: http://www.seattletimes.com/business/airline-worlds-never-outgrown-love-for-collecting-model-planes/

Since 1946, PacMin has been part of these celebrations. Each model is carefully engineered and meticulously handcrafted to each customer’s specifications.

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