Braniff

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Braniff

COMPANY

Founded 1928 by brothers Thomas E. and Paul Revere Braniff. After its termination in 1982, two successor companies have used the trademark for airlines.

Industry:
Airline

Ticker:
(defunct)

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Gordon M. Bethune Business 1941 CEO of Continental Airlines, 1994-2004

Robert L. Fornaro Business c. 1952 CEO of AirTran Holdings

PAST BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Abe Fortas Judge 19-Jun-1910 5-Apr-1982 US Supreme Court Justice, 1965-69

Mary Lasker Activist 30-Nov-1900 21-Feb-1994 Health care advocate

CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Sonny Liston Boxing 8-May-1932 30-Dec-1970 World Heavyweight Champion 1962-64

Andy Warhol Artist 6-Aug-1928 22-Feb-1987 Pop Art movement

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