American Airlines thanks the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Jeff Johns and The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Willie Parks, Alejandro “Brick” House, The Tuskegee Airmen, NASA, Florida Memorial University and the many flight attendants, aircraft mechanics and pilots from commercial airlines and the military who contributed to this site.

Black History in Aviation was created in honor of every African American who has made a career in aviation; however, it is not intended to be a full, comprehensive list of all those who have had significant accomplishments in the industry.

Photos provided by American Airlines, NASA, OBAP.