Fake Airline: Autistic UK Teen Takes Aviation Execs For A Ride

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First Posted: 07-21-09 10:22 AM   |   Updated: 08-21-09 05:12 AM

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In the tradition of Frank Abagnale Jr., an autistic teenager from the United Kingdom convinced British airline executives that he was one of them, and that he was on the verge of launching his own airline, Times Online reports. According to the report, the teen--whose real name is not being released--went by the pseudonym Adam Tait, published articles in trade magazines and corresponded through phone, email and even face-to-face meetings with airline executives and airport directors before his ruse was eventually discovered by Airliner World.

The boy's father told police, who were tipped off by Airliner World, that his son suffers from a form of autism that allows him to memorize complex flight schedules and that makes him "a phenomenal individual who is enterprising and creative," according to Times Online. The father also said that his son had maintained an intense interest in airplanes for about two years, which helps to further explain his convincing mastery of the subject.


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In the tradition of Frank Abagnale Jr., an autistic teenager from the United Kingdom convinced British airline executives that he was one of them, and that he was on the verge of launching his own air...
In the tradition of Frank Abagnale Jr., an autistic teenager from the United Kingdom convinced British airline executives that he was one of them, and that he was on the verge of launching his own air...
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UK has one of the best Aviation colleges. Cranfield. Fast track this child their and let him excel. I like this article a lot. And yes, I have worked in the aviation industry :-)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:07 AM on 07/23/2009

Let's get the kid working on healthcare!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:38 PM on 07/22/2009
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That's amazing I wanna hang out with this kid a lot.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:09 PM on 07/21/2009

Love it!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:58 PM on 07/21/2009
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