David Neeleman
David Neeleman is a Brazilian-American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Azul Linhas Aéreas, a major airline in Brazil established in 2008. Neeleman has a significant background in the airline industry, having also co-founded JetBlue Airways in the United States. In recent news, he was highlighted for his strategic maneuvering to maintain a minority stake in Azul during a major corporate restructuring that will significantly dilute other shareholders' ownership. Despite losing controlling interest, Neeleman is set to retain a 4% share in the restructured company.
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David Neeleman is a billionaire aviation entrepreneur and the father of Daniel Neeleman.
İnternetin ünlü annesi dokuzuncu çocuğuna hamile… ‘Sanırım bu artık sonuncu’
Turkey· 2026-03-03
David Neeleman is the founder of the Brazilian airline Azul.
Brasileira Azul conclui saída do processo de recuperação judicial nos EUA | Aviação
Portugal· 2026-02-22
David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO, announced the expansion of new routes for the airline.
Breeze Airways expands with new routes across US destinations as consumers watch fees
United States· 2026-02-06
David Neeleman was involved in the consortium that purchased a majority stake in TAP in 2015.
Ministro das Finanças diz que venda da TAP não envolve “a maioria do capital” | Empresas públicasPortugal· 2025-06-21
David Neeleman is the founder of Azul and continues to create airlines despite past challenges.
Quem é o americano-brasileiro que fundou a Azul e não para de criar companhias aéreas
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-28
David Neeleman is the billionaire heir and husband of Hannah Neeleman.
La «vita segreta» delle mogli mormoni, tra scambismo e regole ferree. Lo scandalo delle MomTok dello Utah (e l'ipotesi della truffa)
Italy· 2025-05-21
David Neeleman breaks down the impact of the U.S. tariff diplomacy on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Memorial Day travel to set new record: The best and worst times to hit the roadUnited States· 2025-05-12
David Neeleman founded Breeze Airways in 2021 and is also the creator of JetBlue.
Aerolínea lanza 19 nuevas rutas en Estados Unidos con boletos desde 165.000 pesos: estas son las ofertas
Colombia· 2025-05-10Fernando Pinto acknowledged that Portugal has much to thank David Neeleman for opening the American market to TAP.
Fernando Pinto diz que “não faria de novo” o negócio da TAP no Brasil | Empresas públicasPortugal· 2025-02-26
David Neeleman is mentioned as one of the individuals who purchased shares of TAP.
Governo defende venda da TAP a 100%, mas diz estar disponível para dialogar | Empresas públicasPortugal· 2025-02-12
David Neeleman is the founder of Azul and currently controls 67% of the company's ordinary shares.
Fundador da Azul adota estratégia para não perder participaçãoLiechtenstein· 2025-02-12