Farhad Azima
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Farhad Azima | |
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| Born | May 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]
There is no record proving he has flown weapons[2] and navigated Washington's power circles. According to Reuters Special Report[3]-His emails were stolen; now he’s exposing the hack-and-leak industry
Career[edit]
In 1981, Azima founded Global International Airways, a charter and cargo carrier.[4] He is the owner of the Kansas City-based Aviation Leasing Group and HeavyLift International.[5] For many years Azima has been in aviation industries.
Azima has done extensive business in the Middle East. including a Sheraton Metechi Hotel in Tbisli, Georgia[6] Azima was later cited as key source[7] of information for former Wall Street Journal reporter Jay Solomon’s reporting on the three Iranians’ efforts to evade U.S. sanctions.[8]
For many years Azima oversaw ALG Airlines also known as ALG and has carried out multiple business ventures for over four decades.[9][10]
Azima, the Airline Mogul,[11] is currently in a UK High Court dispute with Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) over a financial settlement the Emirate says Azima negotiated fraudulently during the winding up of a joint venture.[12] Azima initially filed suit in the District Court for the District of Columbia seeking damages from the Emirate for the hack, but has since had his case thrown out of the American courts.[13] Azima then filed a similar claim in the UK High Court where the case is ongoing. The case started from a cyber attack [14]into his company emails; Former Dechert partner Neil Gerrard allegedly directed an India-based firm[15] to hack personal data.
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.[16] In 1988, Azima was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.[17]
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 always supported dozens of students by providing educational expenses and with career opportunities.[18]
References[edit]
- ^ Ahmed Shaaban, "Big win for RAK Investment Authority as UK court nods to Azima's trial". Khaleej Times. 21 July 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Kirkpatrick, David D. (2023-06-01). "A Confession Exposes India's Secret Hacking Industry". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Special Report – His emails were stolen; now he's exposing the hack-and-leak industry". Reuters. 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Jon Gambrell, "'Worth killing over': How a plne mogul dodged US scrutiny". apnews.com. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Scott Canaon, "Iranian-born KC aviation figure with colorful past appears in Panama Papers". kansascity.com. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Airline Mogul Wants Dechert Sanctioned In NC Hacking Case - Law360". www.law360.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority Announces Lawsuit against Farhad Azima in London High Court". businesswire.com. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ Nick Kennedy,"Expect more Iranian Cyber Attacks as Sanctions Continue to Bite". intpolicydigest.org. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Mercenary Cyber Firm Says Ex-Dechert Partner Orchestrated Hack". news.bloomberglaw.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Keckley, Andrea (August 10, 2023). "Indian Tech Co. Denies Dechert Cyberhacking Allegations". www.law360.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Biography". Farhad Azima. Retrieved 2019-05-08.