Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100

Azriel Blackman, airline mechanic for 80 years, dies at 100

Azriel Blackman’s love of aviation did not lead him into daring adventures in the air but into ensuring that aircraft were sound to fly.

American Airlines Mechanic Dies At 100 After 80-Year Career—He Was Older Than American Itself

Azriel Blackman, who spent more than 80 years as an American Airlines mechanic, has died at 100—older than the airline he served. Also: five U.S. airports plan new lounges and American expands its cabin repair push