Air Florida founder Timoner dies aged 92

Eli Timoner, who founded Air Florida, turning a regional airline into an overnight international sensation, died Wednesday at the age of 92 after a long illness. In the cut-throat era of airline deregulation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Timoner stood out for his commitment to his employees and blue-collar approach to leading an airline. “My dad was an ego-less leader,” said David Timoner, Eli’s son. “He would help turn planes (over) if they were delayed with the cleaning crew, or work at… (www.yahoo.com) さらに...