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American Airlines dedicates Boeing 777 to 91-year-old mechanic for 75 years of service

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After 75 years with American Airlines, Azreil “Al” Blackman says he isn’t thinking about retirement. “That’s not my style,” he told ABC News. Based out of New York City his entire career, the 91-year-old aviation maintenance technician started off making 50 cents an hour as an apprentice in the sheet metal shop, when American was known as American Export Airlines. (www.youtube.com) More...

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