Statements (123)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:email_client
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:De_Havilland_DH-4
across the United States |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:civil_aviation
Airmail pilots Airmail service expansion Airmail delivery speed Airmail history Airmail innovations Airmail regulations Airmail routes Airmail routes expansion Airmail service achievements Airmail service challenges Airmail service competition Airmail service costs Airmail service development Airmail service evolution Airmail service future Airmail service history Airmail service improvements Airmail service innovations Airmail service milestones Airmail service regulations Airmail service reliability Airmail service technology Airmail stamps |
| gptkbp:challenges |
weather conditions
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
aviation safety culture
development of commercial aviation global airmail services national defense logistics |
| gptkbp:created_demand |
for faster mail services
|
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:ended |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:United_States_government
|
| gptkbp:established |
1918
|
| gptkbp:established_in |
Postmaster General Albert Burleson
|
| gptkbp:first_airmail_pilot |
gptkb:Charles_Lindbergh
|
| gptkbp:first_airmail_stamp |
24-cent stamp
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:Charles_Lindbergh
May 15, 1918 New York City to Washington, D. C. |
| gptkbp:funding |
$1 million
|
| gptkbp:government_program |
U. S. government initiative
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Federal Airmail System
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Economic_growth
gptkb:Post_Office gptkb:military_defense Airline industry Infrastructure development Aviation industry Air traffic control systems Technological advancements in aviation Communication speed Rural mail delivery |
| gptkbp:importance |
Facilitated faster mail delivery
|
| gptkbp:increased_speed |
mail delivery
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Airmail_Act_of_1930
airline industry growth aviation safety regulations airline ticket pricing strategies aviation fuel efficiency standards international airmail agreements |
| gptkbp:inspired |
aviation education programs
future postal services future airmail services |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
World War II logistics
aircraft development airline marketing strategies aviation research initiatives aircraft safety improvements aircraft design advancements air traffic management development |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
gptkb:Department_of_Defense
gptkb:aviation_enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:is_standardized_by |
for airmail delivery
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
federal funding
aviation technology advancements |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1940
gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1943 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1959 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1960 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1966 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1975 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1977 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1930 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1934 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1946 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1950 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1970 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1925 gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1938 |
| gptkbp:led_to |
aircraft maintenance standards
commercial airline regulations improvements in air navigation systems modern air freight services |
| gptkbp:led_to_innovations |
in aviation technology
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Paved the way for modern air cargo services
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Airmail_Act_of_1938
|
| gptkbp:major_city |
coast to coast
|
| gptkbp:notable_pilots |
contracted airmail pilots
with special training |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:United_States_Postal_Service
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:operates_under |
gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1925
|
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
air traffic control
|
| gptkbp:provided_jobs |
gptkb:civil_aviation
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
of air travel
|
| gptkbp:reduced_delivery_time |
from days to hours
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Air_Mail_Service
Commercial airmail services |
| gptkbp:revenue |
gptkb:U._S._Postal_Service
|
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 18,000 miles
across the nation New York City to Washington, D. C. |
| gptkbp:service_type |
Airmail
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_airmail_service_in_the_United_States
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Air_Mail_Act_of_1925
|
| gptkbp:started_in |
1918
|
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
weather forecasting systems
radio navigation |
| gptkbp:utilized_airports |
designated airmail airports
|