Australian family Robert and Katie Hovenden, along with their four children, joined the Samaritan Aviation team in Papua New Guinea in July 2021. Rob is a licensed aircraft maintenance technician and is bringing his skills and experience of over 15 years in mission aviation to his role as Director of Maintenance.

The Hovendens love serving the people of Papua New Guinea as a family, and are excited to be used by the Lord to be His hands and feet in this place. 

To support the Hovenden Family in the United States:

1. Credit Card or EFT/eCheck donation: Simply click the Donate button below and fill out the requested information.

2. Mail a check:  Please make the check out to Samaritan Aviation. On a separate piece of paper, note that the check is with preference of the Hovendens. Please mail the check to the address below.

Samaritan Aviation
PO Box 20697
Mesa, AZ 85277

To Support the Hovenden Family in Australia:

1. Credit Card donation: Simply click the Donate button below and fill out the requested information.

2. Electronic Transfer: Use the following bank information. In the note section, please include your name and that your gift is with preference of the Hovendens. (e.g. “John Smith – Hovenden”) If you wish to receive a receipt for your electronic transfer donations, please also send a one-time email to [email protected] with your information. 

National Australian Bank
Samaritan Aviation Ltd
Account: 933086088
BSB:084472

If you need help: call the Samaritan Aviation office at (480) 581-1940 or email [email protected]

All gifts to Samaritan Aviation with preference to missionaries and projects are tax-deductible in the United States. As required by the IRS, gifts should be given with the understanding that they are under the full discretion and control of Samaritan Aviation.