Flying Physical And Spiritual Care Worldwide
Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Christian organisation. Our mission is to operate light aircraft in remote places where flying is not a luxury, but a real lifeline.
Every three minutes one of our planes takes off or lands somewhere in the world. On board are dedicated teams bringing medical care, supplies and Christian hope to communities struggling to survive amidst poverty, conflict or natural disaster. Flying across deserts, jungles, swamps and mountains, we reach places that might otherwise remain cut-off because of impassable or non-existent roads.
MAF was founded towards the end of WWII by a group of international airmen, one of whom was Stuart King (President Emeritus and still active in the organisation today), all determined to use their skills to help people in deepest need. The first MAF passenger flight landed at a jungle airstrip in Mexico in 1946.
Today MAF is a worldwide partnership operating over 120 aircraft from bases in more than 30 countries. Serving over 2,500 destinations, we help enable aid and development agencies, missions, national churches and other local groups bring relief and healing for body, mind and spirit.
MAF is a UK registered charity and our overseas operational work and support services are funded by voluntary donations. By supporting us, you are supporting people in need around the world.