As a new year begins, it is natural for us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been, what God has done, and where He may be leading us next. January offers us a fresh start and renewed purpose. Let’s focus our hearts and efforts on what matters most. As we step into this [...]
In this season of celebrating Christ’s birth, we are reminded of the blessings God gives so generously. Mary’s words in Luke 1:46–49 (ESV) capture this beautifully: Continue reading Visit Donate Page Visit Missionary Page
Thanksgiving is a truly amazing and unique holiday! Life can get hectic at times, and we get lost in its details. It might get so hectic that we forget to practice gratitude and need a reminder. Gratitude, like other Christian values, played a crucial role in building a free nation. Gratitude helps us achieve [...]
There is never a dull moment at AWA. Often, we must be prepared to take on any role as needed. Still, we spend the majority of our time maintaining our aircraft. The shop has several projects running concurrently. Right now, we are completing an annual inspection on a Cessna 172 for “Wings For Humanity”, [...]
Hello, my name is Kris. I’m the new Head of Maintenance at AWA. I’m a North Carolina native who grew up close to Wilson, where the AWA headquarters is located. I’ve been involved in aviation as a hobbyist for many years and recently decided to make aviation a career. I learned about AWA in [...]
Attending Oshkosh AirVenture 2025 was undoubtedly one of the most meaningful experiences of my journey so far. It was my first time at this world-renowned aviation event, and finally being there—surrounded by hangars, airplanes, and people passionate about flying—was something... Continue reading Visit Donate Page Visit Missionary Page [...]
What $20 a Month Can Do: Join the Mission Challenge to Change Lives In a world where need is great and resources are often stretched thin, small commitments from compassionate hearts can create a tidal wave of hope. Today, we invite you to participate in something life-changing, for just $20 a month. Continue reading [...]
When not working on mission aircraft, I typically maintain part of our fleet for flight training and occasionally work on outside maintenance. All of this plays a crucial role in supporting our operations at AWA. Currently, I have one of our 172s in the shop for an Annual/100 hr inspection; we use this aircraft [...]
Sometimes accidents happen, and that’s just life, but part of my skill set is repairing airplane damage. I’ve done many significant repairs as an aircraft mechanic, and replacing a damaged aileron was nothing I hadn’t done before. Life can be unforgiving sometimes, but God, our Master Mechanic, always has a solution. Continue reading [...]
It’s a new year, so there are new challenges and adventures. The up-and-coming adventure... Continue reading Visit Donate Page Visit Missionary Page
