Thread: PeoplExpress Lands in ATL, Eastern Lands new Investment

Originally Posted by ddagencylv

Meanwhile another throwback Eastern Air Lines is pleased to announce the closing of its current equity round, with a major investment from Mr. Vincent Viola. Mr. Viola is an investor and entrepreneur whose business career has spanned over three decades. He previously rose to Chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange, and is currently the Chairman of Virtu Financial, as well as the co-founder and a significant shareholder in Independent Bank in Texas and the owner of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. .

This reminds me of a Richard Branson quote:
“If you want to be a millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.”