Aviation
Aviation is the life blood for all of Alaska. 2.6 million metric tons (over 5.7 billion pounds) of food and supplies are dispersed through Anchorage each year. In addition to cargo, in 2018 5.6 million passengers traveled through Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska's largest cities. As early as the 1930's when air service was introduced to villages throughout Alaska, Adventist pilots used this new technology to share the Good News. Even today, because most of Alaska is not accessible by automobile, Arctic Missions depends on aviation to transport people and cargo for program ministries. Due to the remoteness of villages in the Bush, airplanes are the only solution to effectively serve the people in each community.
As AMA grows its aviation ministry, in strategic partnership with Adventist World Aviation, the potential to bring Jesus to communities throughout the state increases while reducing ministry expenses. AMA's aviation component supports ministries such as day camps, community outreach, food programs and volunteer transportation. Currently, the fleet consists of two small engine aircraft with the goal of incorporating two additional larger airplanes with great passenger and cargo capacity.
As AMA grows its aviation ministry, in strategic partnership with Adventist World Aviation, the potential to bring Jesus to communities throughout the state increases while reducing ministry expenses. AMA's aviation component supports ministries such as day camps, community outreach, food programs and volunteer transportation. Currently, the fleet consists of two small engine aircraft with the goal of incorporating two additional larger airplanes with great passenger and cargo capacity.