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American businessman and philanthropist

United StatesBusiness ProfessionalsBorn 1940 · age 86
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S. airline industry during the 1970s and 1980s. Through his holding company, Texas Air Corporation, Lorenzo gained control of Texas International Airlines, Continental Airlines, New York Air, People Express, Frontier Airlines, and finally Eastern Air Lines.

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A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 of National Airlines at London Heathrow Airport in 1974.A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 of National Airlines at London Heathrow Airport in 1974.DC-9-32 of New York AirDC-9-32 of New York AirContinental Boeing 747 at Los Angeles in 1987.Continental Boeing 747 at Los Angeles in 1987.Eastern Airbus A300 at Sint Maarten in 1986.Eastern Airbus A300 at Sint Maarten in 1986.

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Francisco Anthony "Frank" Lorenzo is an American corporate raider and former airline executive best known for his controversial and destructive tenure in the U.S. airline industry during the 1970s and 1980s. Through his holding company, Texas Air Corporation, Lorenzo gained control of Texas International Airlines, Continental Airlines, New York Air, People Express, Frontier Airlines, and finally Eastern Air Lines.

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United States
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Business Professionals
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Business Professional
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living
Dates
Born 1940 · age 86
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