Seaplanes Saving Lives in Remote Papua New Guinea | Green Bay News

Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Samaritan Aviation is revolutionizing healthcare access in remote Papua New Guinea, slashing travel time to hospitals from days to just an hour via seaplanes—saving lives in areas where roads don’t exist and emergencies like snakebites or difficult births can be fatal without immediate care. Operating seven days a week with three planes, they serve 700,000 people across 80% of the country, delivering vaccines, medical supplies, and disaster relief. At EAA AirVenture, they’re rallying pilots and aviation enthusiasts to join their mission: turning flight into a lifeline for the unreachable…