The practice of delivering post by air has existed for centuries, and long predates the advent of fixed-wing aircraft.

DALLAS — Today, in 1934, The first official airmail flight took place between New Zealand and Australia. Pilot Charles Ulm was in charge of the flight, assisted by Navigator/Co-Pilot Scotty Allan and ...

When the airmail plane reaches the Sacramento valley, it overtakes the Overland Limited train that left New York three days before it did, proving the speed and eventual dominance of airmail ...

The mail plane has been scrapped following the announcement that automatic next-day delivery between the island and the UK will stop. Royal Mail removed the guarantee to Jersey, Guernsey and Manx ...

Airmail service had been in effect in the United ... Chief Pilot Lindbergh performed meticulous flight preparations, carefully plotting routes and landing spots. He and his staff flew five round ...

This reputation made it particularly appealing to the federal government, which awarded Ford the first commercial airmail contract, recognizing the plane’s value and potential. The reliability ...