MAF France

MAF France is the French branch of Mission Aviation Fellowship, an international Christian group that uses aircraft to reach isolated communities. The French office is in Perpignan. MAF France was founded in 1992.

Mission Aviation Fellowship has flown since 1945. It serves places that are hard to reach by road, such as steep mountains, dense jungle, swamps and unsafe areas. Its aircraft help people get medical care, clean water, education and disaster relief. The group says an aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world every 5.7 minutes.

The global group works in more than 24 countries. It flies to about 400 destinations with 80 aircraft. Its work is spread across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Australia and Latin America. It also has bases in Australia at Mareeba, Cairns and Arnhem Land.

The aircraft carry doctors, teachers, aid workers and supplies. They also fly patients to hospitals and bring help after disasters. Partner aid, development and mission groups can book flights through the international office. The group works as a team of pilots, mechanics and support staff.

MAF France raises awareness and funds in France for this work. It takes donations, recruits volunteers and shares stories from the field. It also lists job openings. The French branch is a member of the Collectif ASAH and of Connect Missions.

The group also promotes a six-episode TV series called The Bush Pilots. Each episode lasts 50 minutes and follows pilots and mechanics on real missions.

Services

• Humanitarian air services
• Medical flights
• Emergency and disaster response flights
• Flights for aid and mission groups
• Transport for schools and education
• Fundraising and donations in France
• Volunteer recruitment