Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes was awarded the Capa (Centre for AsiaPacific Aviation) Legend Award for 2009 and become the youngest receipient so far.

The Capa Legend Award (Aviation Hall of Fame) is given to outstanding individuals who bring about a revolutionary force in the aviation industry.

Fernandes said it felt “odd” to win the big individual award and joked that maybe the judges were giving him a signal that he should be on his way out of the industry.

Fernandes said he was pleased that his fairy-tale success in introducing a budget carrier had given a lot of motivation to children and university students to believe in their dreams.

He said the award proved that Malaysian companies were capable and to win during a time of financial crisis meant even more for AirAsia.

Via : TheStar

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