Farhad Azima

Farhad Azima (born in 1941) is an American airline operator.

Career
In 1981, Azima founded Global International Airways, a charter and cargo carrier. He is the owner of the  Kansas City-based Aviation Leasing Group and  HeavyLift International.

Azima has done extensive business in the Middle East. including a Sheraton Metechi Hotel in Tbisli, Georgia Azima was later cited as key source of information for former Wall Street Journal reporter Jay Solomon’s reporting  on the three Iranians’ efforts to evade U.S. sanctions.

For many years Azima oversaw ALG Airlines also known as ALG and has carried out multiple business ventures for over four decades.

Azima alleged in the UK High Court that he was hacked by the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) and international law firm Dechert LLP, who has recently settled with Mr Azima in London, agreeing to pay him multimillion pound damages. Mr Azima currently has a RICO claim in the US against Dechert LLP and other co-conspirators.

Awards and recognition
Azima has been honored for his role in economic development, particularly in development of the airline industry. In 1997, he received a Citation for Achievement Award by William Jewell College. In 1988, Azima was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Personal life
Azima is an Iranian-American and moved to the United States at a young age and pursued his higher education in Kansas City. Throughout 40 years of his career in the international arena, Farhad Azima has supported dozens of students by providing educational expenses and with career opportunities.