Emirates founder passes
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Sir Maurice Flanagan KBE, one of the first faces behind the launch of Emirates Airline, has passed away in London aged 86.
Under his expertise and leadership, the carrier launched in 1985 with US $10 million to its name, to become a multi-billion dollar company at the forefront of global aviation.
“The Emirates Group, and Dubai, has lost a great friend today,” said chairman and chief executive of Emirates, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
“Maurice was a man of great character, and a legend in the aviation industry. He was generous with his time, forthright in his views, and a person who gave 110% to everything he did.
“It was a great personal pleasure and privilege to have worked with him. On behalf of all Emirates Group staff, I express our condolences to his wife Audrey, his son Julian, and his daughters Siobhan and Claire.”
In 2003, Flanagan was vice chairman and group president, before being appointed executive vice chairman in 2006.
He retired from the company in 2013.
“His contributions to dnata, Emirates, and Dubai, will always be remembered,” Sheikh Ahmed added.
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