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Martinair founder dies

Martinair founder and former chief executive, Martin Schröder died on 2 October, at the age of 93. He founded  Martin’s Air Charter, a modest airline in 1958 which quickly grew into Martinair and became a key player in the cargo and passenger market. He also paved the way for the carrier’s close cooperation with KLM and, eventually Air France, to form Air France KLM Martinair Cargo. Air France KLM Cargo executive vice-president ... [+]