Ruth’s Lifesaving Medevac in PNG
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‘While I was playing, they shot me’ – Ruth survives tribal violence in PNG
Finding Freedom in Prison
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MAF volunteers bring life-changing course into PNG prison.
Reconnecting with Richard – Six years after a life-saving medevac
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A grateful mum named her son after the MAF pilot who flew her to hospital when she had pregnancy complications. In a joyful reunion, they caught up with the wife of pilot Richie.
MAF Brings Cheers to Dusin Coffee Farmers
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MAF flew essential building supplies for Nazarene Health Services while helping support the economic well-being of the Dusin villagers.
Mama Care Ministry
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Launched at the start of 2023. Mama Care in PNG has taken flight. South African MAF missionary and founder of Mama Care shares the programme’s progress.
Travel with us to Papua New Guinea
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Welcome to Papua New Guinea! This is a country filled with rich culture, dense jungles and beautiful people. Thank you for travelling with us… Around the World.
From Twin Otter to Cessna Caravan
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The huge crowd gathering at the airstrip is there to welcome the new aircraft, the Cessna 208. Many of them are dressed in traditional costumes showing their appreciation and subsequently the need for MAF to serve their community.
Medevac Mission
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Pilots, Michael and Judith Dupuis were enjoying some quiet reflection on Good Friday when a phone call from Flight Operations Manager Brad Venter interrupted them. A medical evacuation flight was needed for a man who had been brutally attacked by a wild pig. The following are the morning’s events told by Judith.
What’s it like flying in PNG?
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Flying for MAF is nothing like flying for a commercial airline. Dave Rogers, an MAF pilot based in Papua New Guinea, answers the question, “What’s it like flying in PNG?” from his perspective, flying an Airvan GA8 out of Goroka.
A double rescue act
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Satish Moka, a new MAF pilot and husband to MAF PNG’s new HR manager Sonali Ghosh, joined his wife and sons in Papua New Guinea. During his settling in period, he received a phone call which allowed him be part of a very unique double rescue mission – one technical and the other life-saving.