The American Airmail Society and a team of zeppelin post experts debuted a new, free, illustrated, online Zeppelin and Airship Catalog during Boston 2026 World Expo. The new catalog launches on September 1, 2026, and will be available here, on the AAMS site and will also be directly accessible at www.zeppelincatalog.org.  This image is the catalog landing or starting page.

Featured are six categories: Pioneer Zeppelins, WWI Zeppelins & Airships, Reparation Zeppelins, LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, LZ 129 Hindenburg, and LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin.

Here is an example of a LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin catalog page from a 1933 South American flight.  Note, in addition to the flight information there is unique research highlighting some of the details not found in existing catalogs.  Click on the image to enlarge.

The debut at the convention center demonstrated the catalog’s organization, high resolution imaging, comprehensive search features and incorporation of key historical information.  Jim Hill is leading the expert zeppelin team, which includes Cheryl Ganz, Sam Melamed and Fred Reynolds. Charlie Giorgetti of AAMS is the lead on catalog design. 

The catalog’s objective is to provide an easy-to-use, accessible catalog that allows users to expand their knowledge in this popular collecting area.

We started our Capital Campaign at the May 2025 annual meeting at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show. As of January 31, 2026 , we have received contributions and pledges totaling over $40,000 towards our $50,000 goal. We’ve used the funding to develop a new membership management system and enhance our website. We are now developing an image and data repository that will house thousands of images of airmail covers, but we need to reach our $50,000 goal to complete this project. Find out how you can join other members to help us Build for the Next 100 Years!

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The Boston 2026 World Expo is a major international stamp show and the 12th U.S. International Philatelic Exhibition, happening May 23–30, 2026, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, marking America’s 250th Anniversary. The American Air Mail Society has an exciting program planned, along with a floor booth.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF AEROPHILATELIC MEETINGS & TALKS AT BOSTON 2026