This day, that year: When India launched the world’s first official airmail service

2026-02-18 - 15:43

In 1911, Prayagraj witnessed the world's first official airmail service, a 13-minute flight by French aviator Henri Pequet carrying 6,500 letters. This pioneering event, staged at the UP Exhibition, marked a significant leap from pigeon post, demonstrating the potential of powered flight to conquer distance and reshape global communication. The historic flight launched a new era in postal history.