The aviation community is remembering Azriel “Al” Blackman, the legendary American Airlines mechanic whose extraordinary career spanned more than eight decades. Blackman passed away on July 24th at the age of 100 and left behind a legacy unmatched in commercial aviation. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest-serving airline mechanic, Blackman spent his entire career with the company, beginning in 1942 when he joined America…
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