Athar Husain Khan
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Athar Husain Khan was a husband, father, leader of the EBAA, and friend to many. Athar has been actively involved in European and international aviation for over 30 years and passionately advocated for a better, sustainable future for air transport. A lawyer by training with experience in various fields of law, he enjoyed a wide and varied career in both the private and public aviation sector. Athar was brought up in a bilingual family and spent his early years in the Middle-East, not surprisingly he had a lifelong interest in the interactional aspects of eastern and western culture, religion and politics. An avid sportsman, Athar enjoyed cricket, golf, cycling, running (he has run the New York City marathon three times), and also represented his country at international level at squash. He was a keen aviator and held a private pilot’s license. Above all, Athar was a family man and leaves behind his beloved wife and son.
Condolences
Philippe Eydaleine
Athar was a great colleague, a very nice person with whom I very much enjoyed having exchanges of views during lunches. He will be forever missed.
David Kendrick
I am very sorry to learn of Athar's untimely passing. The aviation industry and us all will be the poorer for the loss of his knowledge, humour and charm. My condolences to his family and many friends.
Karl-Erik Goffinet
On behalf the Dassault team, our deepest and sincere condolences to Athar’s wife and family. Aviation has lost a great a great servant and an outstanding leader and diplomat.
Mari-Jose Weijerman- Kerremans
Athar and I studied together in Leiden. He was always a gentleman, stood firm by his principles and proved that if you really commit yourself, you can reach your goals. My heart goes out to his family. I will remember him with his big smile.
Stephanie Clark
What truly heartrending news. A beautiful person, taken far too soon. A tragic loss for his lovely family and friends.
Chérie Kommer
What a sad and shocking news, My condolences to his family. I was, like Athar, a law student at the University of Leiden. I can remember Athar as a kind and warmhearted person, who always wanted to help others.
Thomas Reynaert
Ik zal me Athar herinneren als een oprechte en integere collega, die zich onverbiddelijk inzette voor zijn team en de sector. We zullen hem missen. Dank, Athar, voor jouw continue steun en vriendschap. We hebben enkele woelige jaren meegemaakt toen ik A4E opstartte, had jij zoveel stijl om de de volgende weg naar succes in te slaan. Athar laat een leegte achter voor ons allen. Mijn oprechte deelneming voor zijn familie en naasten.
Minh Favila
We have lost a colleague and a friend. Athar will be remembered as a remarkable man and a dedicated professional. He contributed significantly to the advancement of the transatlantic relationships and aviation agenda. He will be missed dearly. Sincere condolences from the FAA Brussels Team.
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