Samaritan Aviation puts its fleet of Cessna Stationair amphibious aircraft to good use in Papua New Guinea, operating the only seaplane medivac missions seven days a week. Every flight is provided at no cost and the organization partners with local staff and medical workers carrying patients for needed care. At AirVenture 2025, the organization premiered an important documentary on its efforts at EAA’s Skyscape theater at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 24. AVweb’s Russ Niles caught up with Samaritan Aviation’s Luke Hamer at the EAA Seaplane Base to learn more about the organization.
AirVenture Video: Samaritan Aviation
Samaritan Aviation is screening a documentary on its humanitarian efforts in Papua New Guinea at the Skyscape Theatre in the EAA Museum at 1 p.m. Thursday
Key Takeaways:
- Samaritan Aviation operates the only seaplane medivac missions in Papua New Guinea seven days a week, utilizing Cessna Stationair amphibious aircraft.
- All medical flights are provided at no cost, with the organization partnering with local staff to transport patients for essential care.
- The organization recently premiered a documentary detailing its life-saving efforts at EAA's Skyscape theater during AirVenture 2025.
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