Reginald Ansett was an Australian businessman and aviation pioneer, best known for founding Ansett Australia, one of the country's major airlines. Born in 1914, he started his career in the transport industry and eventually expanded into aviation, launching his airline in 1953. Ansett Australia grew rapidly, becoming a significant player in the Australian airline market. Ansett's vision and leadership helped shape the airline industry in Australia, introducing innovations such as in-flight services and regional routes. However, the airline faced financial difficulties in the late 1990s, leading to its eventual collapse in 2001. Ansett's legacy remains influential in the history of Australian aviation.