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Papua New Guinea

Our work began in 1951 and, with the growth of a strong Papua New Guinea Church, has gone from supporting expatriate missionaries to meeting the aviation needs of local churches, schools, Bible colleges and church pastors.

Isolated communities in Papua New Guinea rely on MAF to fly in medical staff, teachers, missionaries and Bible translators, as well as materials to build and equip schools, hospitals and Bible colleges.

We also fly local produce to market to encourage community development in remote areas and help people generate income.

Emergency flights save patients lengthy and potentially fatal overland travel.

MAF pilots carry a selection of print and audio Bibles to sell at affordable prices.

In 2017 our MAF Technologies PNG team sold over 4,850 Bibles and Christian Resources.

‘Without MAF, we wouldn’t be able to reach the outlying communities. Even at the hospital here in Kompiam, we would struggle to get by as the road is so uncertain and dangerous.’ - Dr David Mills

Our People in Papua New Guinea

Stories from Papua New Guinea

Quick Facts

Main Base:

Mt Hagan

Programme Began:

1951

Aircrafts:

Ten Cessna 208s  

Staff:

33 International                                          109 National


Did you know?

We served 35,251 passengers across 185 locations in 2023, and work with 70 partner organisations.

Partners on the ground:

  • Anglican Church

  • Baptist Union PNG

  • Christian Leaders Training College

  • Evangelical Church of PNG

  • New Tribes Mission

  • Wycliffe Bible Translators

Where is Papua New Guinea?

Bible Gifts For Students

Several schools on the outskirts of Goroka received Bibles so that young people can read the word of God for themselves. More than 5000 printed Bibles, donated through MAF Technologies, have been hanRead more

MAF Bridges the Gap

When it takes days of walking between remote villages for medical care, MAF bridges the gap with a 10-minute flight. This is Swiss nurse Sara Schneidegger's story, joining a health patrol during herRead more

Swift response saves lives in remote Ibil

Mum Kilda is back home in the village of Ibil and doing well, after a MAF flight brought her to hospital for life-saving treatment when she suffered complications. With her is baby Glenys, the littleRead more

The Pilot Who Saved My Life

It’s an emotional moment as John Boss meets Glenys Watson, the MAF pilot involved in the medevac that helped save his life. The man from Habai, a remote community tucked under the Rocky MountainsRead more

Flying with Purpose

From a plane filled with laughter and vegetables to solemn funerals in remote villages, experience the unique flights and rich customs of Papua New Guinea through the eyes of Kiwi MAF Pilot BridgetRead more

A Light in the Darkness

While the lights remain on at Mouglu’s health centre, villagers know they have access to help, hope and healing. Having reliable solar electricity is literally a matter of life and death for theRead more

Welcome to Papua New Guinea

Cobus & Tronel and their three children Isak, Jana and Karlien moved to Papua New Guinea in March 2024 to serve with MAF. When joining the MAF program in PNG, new staff and families take part in TheRead more

Expectant mothers in rural PNG benefit from MAF's solar power project

PNG ranks in the bottom half of the global maternal mortality index according to World Bank data. Rural areas without reliable electricity pose the greatest danger to women in labour. MAF is partneriRead more

Audio Bible Impacts

Bill Smith and his wife Lori Smith are both missionaries who are highly involved in church planting through medical evangelist & theological education with the Association of Baptists for WorldRead more

MAF Brings Cheer to Dusin, Papua New Guinea

The flight from Dusin to Mt  Hagen takes less than 20 minutes – to travel by foot would be 3 days. Read the impact this 20 minute flight – just $50 worth of fuel – has: As he banked his CessnaRead more
 

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