This February 12 is the first century since the first historic flight to Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo in Belgium. To commemorate this milestone in the history of aviation, BPOST and Brussel Airlines have announced a new stamp to celebrate a permanent connection between Belgium and Africa.
The stamp features a 1925 trip photo montage, including Princess Marie Jose's aircraft and its pioneering crew. The 8,000 km flight from Brussels to Leopold Building (modern Kinshasa) is the first successful intersection of the Sahara Desert, despite the issues such as getting lost twice in the desert. 51 days later, the team landed in the Congo and established the first aerial link between Belgium and the colony at that time.
Symbol of permanent bond
Kenette Walk, the head of the African Competence Center in the Lufthansa Group, emphasizes deep historical and strategic bonds between Belgium and Africa, and how this connection forms Brussels's identity and operation. I focused on. Currently, airlines, which provide 56 flights to Africa every week, steadily expand their presence on the continent and utilize the experience of almost a century.
Global mail historic stamps
A new stamp that can be used for 15 euros per five seats is effective for mailing around the world. Each seat lists a map of the route from Brussels to Kinshasa with Princess Marijos. It is available at BPOST online shops and some filabiques in Brussels and Mehelen.
Aviation and email connection
In 2024, Brussel Airlines traveled around 18 African destinations and transported nearly 1,100 tons of mail as Kinshasa was leading the top destination. The airline's postal service has a maximum of 60,000 letters every day, emphasizing a continuous role when connecting people across continents.
The celebration of Belgium and African Airlines in the last 100 years emphasizes innovation, partnerships, and mutual growth, as Belgium continues to strengthen his relationship with the African continent.
