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2013: MAF Aids Typhoon Haiyan Victims

MAF and New Tribes Mission (NTM) combined relief work in the Philippines, which resulted in 367 flight hours, 595 flights,183,181 pounds (83,264 kg) of cargo and 287 passengers delivered....

2012: MAF Unveiled a New Logo

The logo was designed around the themes of Aviation, Technology and the Spirit of Christian Love. Its overall look positioned MAF as a leading professional organisation poised for the future and gave a fresh look to the aviation ministry's emblem....

2011: MAF Helps Fight Disease and Hunger

MAF assists in efforts to combat measles and cholera epidemics in West DRC. With thousands dying of starvation in Kenya and Somalia, MAF begins twice-weekly flights to the Dadaab refugee camp....

2009: "Ride To Fly" Fundraiser

Frank Carter (second from left) rides "DOT" (the motorbike in the photo above) 4,598 kilometres, from the far north (Cape Reinga) to Bluff (in the extreme south) of New Zealand. This motorbike had an amazing history serving MAF in PNG before being found in pieces in a garage in New Zealand! The event raised $50,000 for MAF....

2008: MAF Assists in Relief Work

In the northern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, responding to the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) raids on villagers there (photo). In Haiti: after four major storms caused widespread damage across Haiti, MAF is instrumental in getting food and other supplies to remote areas....

2005: MAF Responds to Tsunami in Indonesia

Following a series of earthquakes and a devastating tsunami, MAF is the first on site in Meulaboh, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This Cessna 206 landed on a stretch of road to bring essential relief supplies. In the first seven weeks, MAF distributed relief supplies to some 60,000 victims by conducting 1,114 relay flights and transporting 387,743 lbs. of food....

2003: MAF Moves Heavy Maintenance Facility to Mareeba

For 40 years the heavy maintenance facility was located in Ballarat, Victoria, but moved to Mareeba (near Cairns) in 2003. This allowed it to better serve MAF field operations in Arnhem Land, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Bangladesh. Mareeba is equipped to provide major overhauls, repairs, modifications, repaints, avionics upgrades and stores support....

2000: MAF Launches Operation ACCESS!

A five-year global research project, this landmark project would survey 364 isolated areas in 64 countries with the goal of providing critical information to shape international evangelism, ministry and humanitarian strategies for the next 20 years. The project focused on people forgotten or unreached because of transportation, communications and technology barriers....

2000: MAF in Mozambique

MAF flies hundreds of flights to support flood relief efforts in Mozambique after hundreds of thousands of people are left homeless....

1998: MAF in Mali Launches a Well Digging Project

Hand dug by MAF staff, the project provides opportunities to share the Gospel. In its first 18 months, the well digging project would plant more than 20 churches....

1995: MAF in Indonesia

MAF begins a float plane operation in Central Kalimantan to focus on church and mission outreach....

1992: GPS Introduced

MAF completes installation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers on all aircraft. Using satellites, the GPS allows pinpoint location to within SO feet anywhere in the world. ...

1991: Pilot of the Year Award

The Helicopter Association International awards "Pilot of the Year to Dave Marfleet and Mike Meeuwse for their humanitarian efforts in Indonesia following a devastating earthquake. ...

1989: MAF Flight School Opens

The MAF New Zealand Flight Training School was opened at Ardmore airport in South Auckland. ...

1972: First Plane In NZ

The first aircraft to be bought and operated by MAF New Zealand, pictured outside the Flight Train-ing Centre at Ardmore airport. The vision for the Cessna 172 came from David Brown. ...

1961: MAF Begins In The Congo

MAF begins flight service in Zafre (Democratic Republic of the Congo) in support of Operation Doctor. ...

1961: MISSAVIA

MAF introduces the MISSAVIA transistorized radio (in rear of photo), providing a light, low-power way to communicate over long distances....

January 8, 1956: Nate Saint is Martyred

MAF pilot Nate Saint is martyred by Waorani Indians on "Palm Beach", along with Jim Elliot, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming and Ed McCully. Seven of the nine killers and many others from the tribe eventually come to Christ. Tens of thousands of people around the world hear the story and volunteer to take their place. ...

1948: The Gemini in Flight to Africa

The Gemini on its way from Croydon to Africa and back In Africa it took part in MAF's first survey of the need there. It was the first missionary aircraft to fly from Britain. ...

1948: The Gemini in Flight to Africa

The Gemini fliew from Croydon, England to Africa and back In Africa it took part in MAF's first survey of the need there. It was the first missionary aircraft to fly from Britain. ...

1947: MAF's First Promotional Tour

From left to right: pilot Jack Hemmings, Murray Kendon (both in the front), Stuart King, Ken Ellis and a member of the Mildmay staff (holding paper) during the UK tour. During the tour 20,000 people heard about the plans for MAF. ...

1947: History in the Making

Early MAF staff with the Miles Gemini aircraft the "Mildmay Pathfinder" at Croydon Airport on 13 January 1948, just before take-off for Africa. Jack Hemmings, Stuart King, Ken Ellis (temporary helper), Tom Banham and Murray Kendon at the dedication service for the Gemini aircraft at Broxbourne Airport, Hertfordshire, UK. ...

1945: Trevor Strong

WWII photo of Flight Lieutenant Trevor Strong (co-founder of MAF NZ). Trevor returned to New Zealand in 1946 where he formed the first MAF prayer and support communities, promoting MAF in New Zealand. Trevor was the first chairman of the NZ Committee and later the Council that formed in the 1950s. MAF NZ became an Incorporated Society on 23 May, 1959. ...

1946: Betty Greene

Pilot Betty Greene flew the first MAF US aircraft on its inaugural flight. Betty transported two missionaries of Wycliffe Bible Translators to a remote jungle location in Mexico.  Photo taken in front of the Waco biplane, with hangar in background. ...

1945: Murray Kendon-The Beginning of MAF

Murray was the key founder of MAF. The first recorded thoughts about a MAF-type operation was in a New Zealand newspaper called "A Christian Weekly" on 5 July, 1945. He married Minnie in 1946. In 1950-51 Murray travelled around New Zealand with his family, promoting missions and MAF. In 1949 Murray met a similar group in the U.S. who adopted the same name and vision. ...