Najeeb Halaby
Najeeb Elias "Jeeb" Halaby Jr. (Arabic: نجيب إلياس حلبي; November 19, 1915 – July 2, 2003) was an American businessman, government official, aviator, and the father of Queen Noor of Jordan. He is known for making the first transcontinental jet flight in American history and his service as chairman of Pan Am from 1969 to 1972.
Najeeb E. Halaby | |
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Halaby in 1961 | |
| 2nd United States Federal Aviation Administrator | |
| In office March 3, 1961 – July 1, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Elwood Richard Quesada |
| Succeeded by | William F. McKee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Najeeb Elias Halaby Jr. November 19, 1915 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 2003 (aged 87) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
| Children | 3, including Queen Noor of Jordan |
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| Occupation | Aviator, government official, businessman |
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