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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.

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3. simpleflying.com › robert-sixRobert Six: The Man Who Made Continental Airlines What It Was

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   Oct 4, 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.

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4. www.nytimes.com › 1986/10/07 › obituariesROBERT F. SIX, FOUNDER OF AIRLINE AND AVIATION PIONEER, DIES ...

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   Oct 7, 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...

5. airlinegeeks.com › 2015/02/26 › tbt-throwbackA Look Back at Continental Airlines (Part 1) - AirlineGeeks.com

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   Feb 26, 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.

6. www.encyclopedia.com › books › politics-and-businessContinental Airlines | Encyclopedia.com

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   Robert Foreman Six, founder of Continental Airlines, was one of the few men to manage his own airline company from the birth of commercial aviation into the jet age.

7. www.hbs.edu › detailsRobert F. Six - Leadership - Harvard Business School

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   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.

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   How old was Robert six when he died?

   • 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, Calif. He was 79 years old. At 6 foot 4 inches tall and over 200 pounds, he was one of the airline industry's most durable and imposing figures.

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   What did Robert Six do for a living?

   • 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.

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   Who is Robert Foreman six?

   • Robert Foreman Six, founder of Continental Airlines, was one of the few men to manage his own airline company from the birth of commercial aviation into the jet age.

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   What happened to Robert six?

   • Robert Six dropped out of high school after his second year and began a variety of odd jobs. He was fired as a bill collector for Pacific Gas & Electric when it was learned he was taking flying lessons on company time.

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   Who is six & why is he so famous?

   • Six saw his own airline grow from a small, three-stop operation into a major global airline with services spanning the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Six was born in Stockton, California, and graduated from Weber Grammar School before dropping out of high school at age 17.

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   Who was Robert six's wife?

   • He loved to be outdoors and was keen to emulate the fast-draw artists of the Old West. Additionally, he married two famous actresses. He married Ethel Merman, and following a divorce, he married Audrey Meadows. Robert Six's presence could be felt across the company. Photo: Ralph Morgan via Wikimedia Commons

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9. www.wikiwand.com › en › Robert_SixRobert Six - Wikiwand

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   Robert Forman Six 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.