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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 · Learn about Robert Six, the man who led Continental Airlines for over four decades and expanded its routes across the US and the world. Discover his achievements, personality, and legacy in the aviation industry.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
Robert Forman Six was a pioneer of commercial aviation who founded and expanded Continental Airlines. He also served in the Army Air Transport Command and introduced jetliners and low fares.
