Said a Boeing Executive, "We Could Use a Few Lim See Tongs on This Side of the Ocean"

Officials at Nepal's state-run airline have sacrificed two goats to appease Akash Bhairab, the Hindu sky god, following technical problems with one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, the carrier said Tuesday.

Nepal Airlines, which has two Boeing aircraft, has had to suspend some services in recent weeks due the problem.

The goats were sacrificed in front of the troublesome aircraft Sunday at Nepal's only international airport in Kathmandu in accordance with Hindu traditions, an official said.

Then, in accordance with managerial training, designed to inspire excellence within a workforce, Chief Engineer Lim "Scotty" See Tong, retrieved the carcasses and thrashed his electrical systems staff into a higher standard of performance with the sanctified goat remains.

"The snag in the plane has now been fixed and the aircraft has resumed its flights," said Raju K.C., a senior airline official. Akash Bhairab is obviously pleased."