Najeeb Halaby

About

Entrepreneur and aviation pioneer known as the former CEO of Pan Am, who produced the first Boeing 747 under his watch. He was previously appointed Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency by President John F. Kennedy.

Before Fame

He was a test pilot in the United States Navy during World War II.

Trivia

His May 1945 jet flight from California to Maryland became the first successful transcontinental flight in United States history.

Family Life

He was married three times and fathered several children, including Lisa Halaby, also known as Queen Noor of Jordan.

Associated With

He served as the Civil Aviation Adviser to King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia.