The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Not all acts of extinction are to be regretted.
Category: Factories and Manufacturing
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6 Design Products That May Be the Last of Their Kind
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Many artisanal practices are hanging by a thread, but there is still a chance to enjoy them.
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Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon
The New York Times – Travel:
Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
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Boeing Completes Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a Major Supplier
The New York Times – Travel:
The aerospace company is buying Spirit AeroSystems, which makes the bodies of the 737 Max jet, two years after a part of that plane blew away during a flight.
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Boeing Tackles Quality With a ‘War on Defects’
The New York Times – Travel:
Two years after a panel flew off a 737 Max, Boeing is doing more inspections, completing work in its intended order and making other changes. Can the company keep it up?
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Who Chanel and Louis Vuitton Have Called When Making Woven Leather Bags
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As Craig Wright has built his brand, Dragon Diffusion, he has quietly built a reputation as a leather whisperer for Hermès, Chanel and others. Now he’s ready to talk about it.
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What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
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Wanted: An Executive to Repair Boeing
The New York Times – Travel:
The plane maker, which is searching for a new chief executive, is likely to consider a small number of people, including several former Boeing executives.
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Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
The New York Times – Travel:
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”