After receiving the fine in February, NR chief executive Iain Coucher said his company had put "military-style" command posts in place, and pledged the delays suffered by passengers over New Year would not be repeated.

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He entered Parliament in 1946 and his energy, command of language and evangelist style gained him quick promotion.

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As such, Boeing reverted back to its old command-and-control style of leadership.

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