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David E. Harris, first Black commercial pilot for major US airline, dies at 89


March 10, 2024

David E. Harris, the pioneering aviator who broke barriers as the first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline and later became the first Black man to attain the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, passed away at the age of 89, as confirmed by American Airlines on Saturday. Details regarding the …

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