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Robert Forman Six (June 25, 1907 – October 6, 1986) was an American businessman who was the CEO of Continental Airlines from 1936 to 1980. Beginning his career in the early days of commercial aviation in the United States, his time as Continental Airlines CEO saw it become one of the world's largest and most profitable legacy airlines.
4 de oct. de 2020 · Robert F. Six was truly a pioneer when it came to commercial aviation in the United States. He took the helm at Continental Airlines in the middle of the 1930s and served as its head for over four decades. The legendary businessman retired in the early 1980s and passed away in 1986 at the age of 79.
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7 de oct. de 1986 · Robert F. Six, the founder of Continental Airlines and a pioneer in commercial aviation who came of age in an era of open cockpits, died in his sleep yesterday at his home in Beverly Hills,...
Robert F. Six, chairman-CEO, Continental Airlines, 1936–1981 Continental Airlines had seen a broad expansion of its routes, thanks to a responsive CAB and persistent efforts by Six and Executive Vice President Harding Lawrence (who came to Continental in the Pioneer merger), who both frequently referred to his company as "the ...
Robert F. Six. Continental Airlines. 1938–1980. Industry: Transportation. Era: 1930. Six transformed Continental Airlines from a one-route “puddle-jumper” into one of the world’s major airlines. He is credited with dramatically expanding air travel by being one of the first executives to introduce low and discounted airfares.
4 de oct. de 2020 · Aviation and Airlines. Robert Six: The Man Who Made Continental Airlines What It Was. Robert F. Six was truly a pioneer when it came to commercial aviation in the United States. He took the helm at Continental Airlines in the middle of the 1930s and served as its head for over four decades.
26 de feb. de 2015 · Robert Six’s desire for growth grew with age. In the early 60s he petitioned the CAB for longer routes so Continental could compete with the trunk carriers of United, American, and TWA. At the same time, Six was in talks with Boeing to become one of the first operators of the Boeing 707.
