Samaritan Aviation

Samaritan Aviation Showing God's love through aviation services in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea. Visit our website www.samaritanaviation.org

Samaritan Aviation exists to demonstrate God’s love by providing aviation and medical services in remote areas. Operating some of the only floatplanes in Papua New Guinea, we serve those living in the East Sepik province through emergency life flights, medicine delivery, disaster relief and community health programs.

Gabriel Bagon came from Kambaramba with an injury that needed careful attention. A wire had cut into his side and affect...
06/04/2026

Gabriel Bagon came from Kambaramba with an injury that needed careful attention. A wire had cut into his side and affected his throat, leaving him in pain and at risk of further complications. In a place with limited medical care, it was not something that could simply be managed at home.

He was brought to the hospital where the team could properly assess and treat his injuries.

In the beginning, there was concern, but as the days went on, his condition began to stabilize. He was able to talk and eat again, a clear sign that his throat was healing. His arm, swollen from the wire injury, was closely monitored and treated as the swelling gradually improved.

During his time in the hospital, Gabriel spent time watching the King of Glory series, following the story of Scripture in his native language and hearing about who Jesus is and what He has done. He completed the full series before he left, taking in each part along the way.

After days of healing and monitoring, Gabriel was well enough to be discharged and return home. His injuries were improving, his strength had returned, and he left having received both the care he needed and the truth he heard along the way.

06/03/2026

Ministry here doesn’t happen in just one place.

It’s in the hangar, preparing a plane for the next life flight.
It’s in the careful packing of medical supplies that will reach a remote clinic.
It’s in the hospital, sitting with patients and families in moments that matter.

Each of these is an opportunity to serve, to encourage, and to share the hope of the Gospel in a real and tangible way.

The flights are urgent. But the ministry continues in everything surrounding them.

This is what daily life looks like for the families serving here. Faith lived out through the work in front of them.

And it’s made possible by people who choose to support it consistently.

Compassion Crew, our monthly giving community, helps sustain this ministry month after month.

Join at compassioncrew.org for $19/month.

Raphael Bawik is 20 years old, and his injury came in a way that still feels almost unreal. While out hunting in the mou...
06/02/2026

Raphael Bawik is 20 years old, and his injury came in a way that still feels almost unreal. While out hunting in the mountains near Wantaim, he fell from a cave and fractured his leg. In that kind of terrain, far from immediate medical care, a fall like that can quickly become something much more serious.

We flew him out and brought him to the hospital.

When he first arrived, he was in significant pain. His leg was badly swollen, and he was also feeling sick and vomiting, making those first days especially difficult. The team monitored him closely, managing his pain while waiting for results and determining the best course of treatment.

Gradually, things began to improve. The pain started to ease, the swelling went down, and his condition stabilized enough for doctors to move forward with surgery. The plan was to repair the fracture by placing a metal rod in his leg so it could heal properly.

His family came to visit often, staying close through the long days of waiting and recovery. During those visits, our team spent time with them, talking, listening, and sharing the Word of God. There was a real openness as they leaned in and wanted to hear more.

When the day of surgery came, it was successful. The rod was placed, his leg was stabilized, and for the first time since the fall, his pain was gone. As he recovered, he grew stronger, eventually able to sit in a wheelchair and even go outside, a simple moment that showed just how far he had come.

After a few weeks of healing, Raphael was discharged with a cast, ready to return home and continue his recovery.

Moments like this remind us that while we fly to bring urgent medical care, there is something just as important happening along the way. In hospital rooms and family visits, people are hearing the Gospel, sometimes for the first time, and encountering the hope of Jesus in the middle of some of their hardest days.

06/01/2026

What a gift it is to stand alongside churches that truly carry this mission with us.

Thank you to New Life Church in Kingman, Arizona for your generosity, your prayers, and your heart for the people of Papua New Guinea. Your partnership is felt far beyond your walls.

Is your church interested in supporting our work to bring healthcare access and the gospel to remote villages? Visit our church partnership page at samaritanaviation.org/church-partnership.

🚨 Urgent Prayer Request 🚨Today, Sophia Elias was flown from Yambun after experiencing placenta previa, a serious pregnan...
05/29/2026

🚨 Urgent Prayer Request 🚨

Today, Sophia Elias was flown from Yambun after experiencing placenta previa, a serious pregnancy complication that can put both mother and baby at risk.

Please pray for Sophia as she receives medical care. Pray for her safety, for wisdom for the doctors and nurses treating her, and for the health of her baby. Pray for peace and strength as she walks through this difficult situation.

Thank you for standing with patients like Sophia in prayer.

05/29/2026

George’s story didn’t start on the day of his emergency.

Years earlier, he heard the good news of Jesus through missionaries and became a faithful follower. Over time, he stepped into leadership, serving as an elder in his church and pouring into others with that same hope.

So when severe abdominal pain left him unconscious, his life was suddenly at risk.

In a place where help is far away, a Samaritan Aviation floatplane landed to bring him to care. As Mark stepped out to help carry him aboard, he realized the man he was lifting was not a stranger, but a brother in Christ.

George was flown to the hospital on a free emergency medical flight, where treatment began immediately. As fluids were given, he slowly regained consciousness.

In the middle of it all, he said, “I place my illness in God’s hands and will let the doctors find the cause of this sickness.”

He spent his time watching the King of Glory series which details the Gospel in his own language, praying, and steadily growing stronger.

Today, George is well. He and his wife have returned home, and the work he leads in his community continues.

The same gospel that once reached George is still at work, and this time, it carried him to healing.

When outcomes are not what we hoped for, we grieve deeply.In January, we transported Pessie, a 19-year-old young man, to...
05/28/2026

When outcomes are not what we hoped for, we grieve deeply.

In January, we transported Pessie, a 19-year-old young man, to the hospital after he suffered a chest wound from a wire weapon. He received a blood transfusion, underwent surgery to remove the wire, and was placed on oxygen as doctors worked to save his life.

We are heartbroken to share that Pessie passed away.

We were able to help return his body home to his family in Angoram. As they mourn this devastating loss, we hold fast to the truth that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit. Please join us in lifting them up in prayer.

Moments like this are a sobering reminder of how urgent the need is. Emergencies come without warning, and every second matters when someone’s life is on the line.

Compassion Crew is a community of monthly givers who give $19 or more each month to help ensure these flights are ready when they’re needed most.

Join Compassion Crew at compassioncrew.org and be part of showing up when it matters most.

For many families in remote villages, emergency medical care is out of reach. But because of Compassion Crew, our monthl...
05/27/2026

For many families in remote villages, emergency medical care is out of reach. But because of Compassion Crew, our monthly giving community, it doesn’t have to be.

Your $19 a month helps fund free, life-saving flights that carry patients from isolation to care when they need it most. It’s a simple yes that becomes someone’s chance to live.

Join now at compassioncrew.org

Raymi Paigin’s story started with a fall in Grin that left him with injuries across his face, nose, and eye. Thes are th...
05/26/2026

Raymi Paigin’s story started with a fall in Grin that left him with injuries across his face, nose, and eye. Thes are the kind of injuries that can’t just be cleaned and sent home. There was wood lodged in his eye, damage that needed time, precision, and ongoing care.
we flew out to bring him to the hospital where he could receive proper treatment.
His recovery took time. Doctors worked carefully over several days to remove debris from his eye while also treating the trauma to his face, and he was started on malaria treatment as well. As the days went on, he began to improve—regaining strength to sit, then walk, and eventually eat again, showing steady progress after a difficult start.
During his time in the hospital, Raymi watched the King of Glory series, a Bible story told in Tok Pisin that walks through the message of Scripture and who Jesus is. He followed along through the lessons and completed the series on the same day he was discharged.
By the time he left, Raymi was feeling much better and strong enough to return home, marking the end of a recovery that required both patience and consistent care.

Love in action looks like this.Every month, Compassion Crew members make sure life-saving flights are ready when seconds...
05/22/2026

Love in action looks like this.

Every month, Compassion Crew members make sure life-saving flights are ready when seconds matter.

Join for $19/month. Be part of what God is doing.

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