Farhad Azima
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Farhad Azima | |
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| Born | September 10, 1941 |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | USA |
| Alma mater | William Jewell College |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Employer | ALG Airlines |
| Known for | Airline operator |
| Spouse | Mrs. Lynda Azima |
| Website | www |
Farhad Azima (born in 1941) is an American airline operator.[1]
Career
[edit]In 1981, Azima founded Global International Airways, a charter and cargo carrier.[2] He is the owner of the Kansas City-based Aviation Leasing Group and HeavyLift International.
Azima has done extensive business in the Middle East. including a Sheraton Metechi Hotel in Tbisli, Georgia[3] Azima was later cited as key source[4] of information for former Wall Street Journal reporter Jay Solomon’s reporting on the three Iranians’ efforts to evade U.S. sanctions.[5]
For many years Azima oversaw ALG Airlines also known as ALG and has carried out multiple business ventures for over four decades.[6][7]
Azima alleged in the UK High Court that he was hacked by the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) and international law firm Dechert LLP, who has recently settled with Mr Azima in London, agreeing to pay him multimillion pound damages.[8] Mr Azima currently has a RICO claim in the US against Dechert LLP and other co-conspirators.[9]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Azima has been honored for his role in economic development, particularly in development of the airline industry. In 1997, he received a Citation for Achievement Award by William Jewell College.[10] In 1988, Azima was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Azima is an Iranian-American and moved to the United States at a young age and pursued his higher education in Kansas City. Throughout 40 years of his career in the international arena, Farhad Azima has supported dozens of students by providing educational expenses and with career opportunities.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Jonathan Ames, "'Final Curtain in drawn out 'hacking' saga'". thetimes.com. 4 April 2024.
- ^ Scott Canon, "'Iranian-born KC aviation figure with colorful past appears in Panama Papers'". kansascity.com. 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Treasury Targets Networks Linked To Iran". treasury.gov. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Jay Solomon,"How hacked emails and a yacht in Monaco ended my career". cjr.org. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Benoît Faucon, Jay Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi,"As Sanctions Bite, Iranians Invest Big in Georgia". wsj.com. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Paul Peachey,"Aircraft magnate accused of 'secret plot' to smear RAK ruler". thenational.ae. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "ALG Services". ALG website (algkc.com). Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Jonathan Ames, "'Final Curtain in drawn out 'hacking' saga'". thetimes.com. 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Alleged Azima hacker arrested in London". eureporter.co. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Ellis Island Medals Of Honor Awards Ceremony". govinfo.gov. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "'The Farhad Azima Scholarship Fund'". 14 May 2024.