| We have just concluded our 2nd International Virtual Aero- & Astrophilatelic Exhibition, AMSIPEX-26 (14-22 February 2026), with participation from 12 countries.
Jury Feedback Sessions will take place in the second week of March 2026. |
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Lifetime Achievement Award & Hall of Fame 2026 |
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The Air Mail Society India Foundation is honoured to induct Pradip Jain RDP,FRPSL with Lifetime Achievement Award and nominate him as a member of our Hall of Fame on the World Air Mail Day- 18 February 2026 |
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World Air Mail Day Celebrations |
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World Air Mail Day Webinar By AMSI |
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On 18th February 2026 AMSI had conducted webinar with 6 distinguied Speakers from all over the world.
The recorded videos will be posted on AMSI YouTube channel @HawaSaeByAir |
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RPSL- AMSI 20 Frame Standing Display in London |
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On the occasion of World Air Mail Day, the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) and the Air Mail Society India Foundation (AMSI) collaborated to present a special display of 20 frames featuring exhibits from across the world, focusing on subjects related to Aero- and Astrophilately. The exhibition commenced on 18th February 2026 and will remain available for viewing for a period of one month.
Visit website for more details |
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Special Cover, Picture Postcard & Fridge Magnet |
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On 18 February 2026, the 115th anniversary of the historic 1911 Allahabad–Naini flight was commemorated in Prayagraj, celebrating India’s landmark role in the world’s first official aerial post. At a special gathering hosted by El Chico for members of the Eastern U.P. Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the remarkable journey of this pioneering flight was revisited, highlighting the city’s rich postal heritage and enduring legacy.
The commemoration included the release of a limited-edition commemorative fridge magnet under the Chaaya Smriti brand, a special postcard by the Prayag Philatelic Society, the unveiling of a custom-designed poster at El Chico, and a themed cake honouring the iconic 1911 postmark. The event reflected a strong spirit of collaboration in preserving and promoting our shared history. |
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World Air Mail Day- 18 Feb 2026 Press Coverage via PTI |
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On the occasion of World Air Mail Day (18 February 2026), a special feature written by Jemima Raman for Press Trust of India was widely published in major national newspapers including Economic Times, New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and several others across India.
The article highlighted the historic 13-minute flight of 18 February 1911 from Allahabad to Naini, marking the world’s first official airmail by airplane and positioning India as the “Ground Zero” of global airmail. It featured insights from Mr. Piyush Khaitan on the rare Black Cachet covers, the first known underpaid airmail cover, and the continued global significance of the 1911 flight in aerophilately.
A one-minute video clip of Mr. Khaitan’s interview was also released alongside the coverage and visit website to read the article |
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One Frame Aerophilatelic Exhibit wins High Honours |
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Mr. Piyush Khaitan FRPSL, FPCI, Chairman of the Air Mail Society India Foundation, won 93 points (Gold) and a Special Prize at the Dubai 2026 FIP Patronage Specialised World Stamp Exhibition for his one-frame exhibit |
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Indian Mail via Airship & Catapult Flights (1912–1938). The exhibit highlights rare Zeppelin and Catapult flight mail connected with India, with fewer than 200 such postal articles recorded. The Special Prize was sponsored by the American Philatelic Society. This remarkable score is believed to be among the highest ever awarded to an Indian single-frame exhibit, marking a proud moment for Indian aerophilately. |
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AMSI Members in Philatelic Exhibitions |
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Dubai 2026 2-8 February 2026 |
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Upcoming Philatelic Exhibitions |
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50 videos have been uploaded
World Air Mail Day Webinar Videos will be uploaded |
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Call for speakers We also welcome speaker registrations for future sessions on topics related to Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Philatelic Research, Exhibiting Techniques, Youth Engagement, etc. Please contact: [email protected] |
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We would like to welcome our new members General Member Mr. Arun Kuruvilla from Bengaluru, India International Digital Members from Australia
Mr. Colin Beech Mr. Wesley Jones
Mr. William Purvis Mr. Ed Wolf
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