Burial Clothes and a Miracle
It was a somber day on the shores of a remote village in Papua New Guinea. The entire community had gathered, mourning what they believed were Alouisa’s final hours as a mother struggling to give birth to twins. There was no medical help nearby. No hope for survival.Then we got the call. And we responded. […]
FIRST FLIGHT TO WOWOBO
Bringing Hope to a Remote Village By: Mark Palm, Founder and CEO I just got back from Papua New Guinea, where we flew to a village called Wowobo, a place so remote, many of the people there had never seen an airplane before. As we touched down in our floatplane, we were greeted with a […]
June 2025 Construction Update
The house construction continues to make progress in Wewak. Check out this video from Mark Palm, CEO, with an update!
Daily Mail: I Work As a Rescue Pilot
Growing up, Mark Palm always knew he wanted to fly. It was in his blood. His grandfather was a World War II pilot, his uncles took to the skies, and his cousin served in the military as an aviator. But while most boys with an aviation pedigree dream of fast jets and high-flying careers, Mark’s path took […]
Faith First, Miracles Later
Sometimes, faith calls for believing before seeing. Over twenty years ago, a young couple took a leap of faith. They raised enough money to buy a floatplane, packed it in a shipping container, and followed it to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea. There, they rebuilt it, took to the skies, and began flying life-saving missions—all […]
Samaritan Aviation Readies Cessna 206 For PNG Service
CEO Mark Palm describes Samaritan Aviation’s coverage area. Credit: Bill Carey Operating from a hangar at Wewak/Boram Airport in the northern, coastal town of Wewak, Samaritan’s Cessna 206s serve 120 villages and 40 clinics along the 712-mi. Sepik River. Wewak is the capital of East Sepik province, which made the news recently when marauders attacked […]
