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David Neeleman is that rarest of entrepreneurs, who created successful airlines, including JetBlue, Morris Air, WestJet and Azul. His career began in 1984 when he co-founded a low-fare carrier called Morris Air. David implemented the industry’s first electronic ticketing system and pioneered a home reservation system. In 2015, Gateway consortium, led by David, won the bidding to acquire a stake in TAP Portugal.