Stanley Carmichael Kennedy Sr. | |
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 Photo Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines Archives | |
| Born | July 7, 1890 |
| Died | April 19, 1968 (aged 77) Honolulu, Hawaii, US |
| Resting place | Oahu Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, President, and Chairman of Hawaiian Airlines |
| Years active | 1929–1968 |
| Spouse | Martha Davenport |
| Children | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917-1919 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Citation Star/Silver Star |
Stanley Carmichael Kennedy Sr. (July 7, 1890 – April 19, 1968) was a US Naval Aviator during World War I, world record holder and Silver Star recipient, pioneer of commercial aviation in the Hawaiian Islands, and founder of Hawaiian Airlines, one of the world's oldest operating airlines.[1] Kennedy ran Hawaiian Airlines from the time of its incorporation in 1929 until he stepped down from daily operations in 1955. He remained chairman of the board until his death in 1968.
- ^ "Oldest Airlines in the World that are still Operating". WorldAtlas.com. Retrieved October 15, 2018.