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All donations will go towards the MAF training programmes for our pilots and engineers

How long does it take to train one MAF pilot?

It takes 562.5 active training days and costs.

£2,666.67

a month

£711.11

a week

£142.22

a day

£17.78

an hour

Marcia’s story

At nine months pregnant, Marcia knew something was terribly wrong. With intense pain, she walked four hours through the jungle to the nearest clinic. There, she learned her life and her baby’s were at serious risk. 

She needed an urgent transfer, but the journey by ferry would take hours she didn’t have. That’s when MAF received the call. 

A re-enactment, inspired by true events.

Watch the video

Pilot Ping flew to remote Atauro Island and brought her to the hospital in just fifteen minutes – saving both Marcia and her newborn daughter, Francelina. Without a trained MAF pilot, neither may have survived. 

We are able to do what we do here in this country because of people in the background giving generously.’

Pilot Ping 

Remote communities face life‑or‑death challenges every day.

 

But with an MAF pilot…

Mothers and babies survive childbirth
Food reaches families cut off by distance and disaster
Urgent medical care arrives when every minute matters
Children can access education and a future
Life‑saving vaccines reach the most isolated
Hope replaces fear, and lives are transformed
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Donate with confidence

With every £1 donated, we ensure the maximum impact.

A minimum of 80p goes towards the cost of the gift and its delivery

A maximum of 20p helps fund the growth of our donor community, which is vital for expanding our reach and long-term support for communities

Thinking about becoming an MAF pilot?

We offer dedicated training schemes designed to equip future pilots and engineers with the technical skills, cross‑cultural experience, and mission‑focused mindset needed to serve in remote regions.

Whether you’re just starting your aviation journey or looking to advance your qualifications, there’s a pathway for you.