France awards Fernandes its highest honour

Friday, 27 Nov, 2013 0

Tony Fernandes, group CEO of AirAsia, has been awarded the Commander of the Legion d’Honneur by the French government, recognising his contributions to the economy of France through the aviation industry.

And more specifically his huge commitment to Toulouse-based Airbus aircraft.

Francois Hollande, president of France, conferred the award to Fernandes in a ceremony held at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

The Legion d’Honneur award was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 to recognise outstanding service of individuals to France, and the Commander of the Legion d’Honneur is the highest rank of honour that the French government can award to a non-French citizen.

Fernandes said he was "humbled" with the recognition given to him by the government of France.

"Aviation is an important industry that not only contributes to the economy of countries, but also provides jobs, connects communities and enhances livelihoods," he added.

The AirAsia Group operates an all-Airbus fleet.

Its most recent order for Airbus was for 475 A320s for AirAsia; and 25 A330-300s, and 10 A350-900s for AirAsia X.

 



 

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