Wings of Hope: Changing Lives Through the Power of Aviation

Wings of Hope is a global humanitarian charity that has been helping the world’s poor since 1962. As our name suggests, we use our wings to deliver resources to the poor. Their state their mission is to “change and save lives through the power of aviation.” Although I had heard of them, I was not clear how and where they operate and how very different they are from other charities that may provide one trip for a family in need using a flight department’s aircraft. Wings of Hope owns and operates their own aircraft. I sat down with Bret Heinrich, president and CEO of Wings of Hope, to learn more about them and to find out about how volunteering with them works. Additionally, they are about to hold their annual fundraising gala in St. Louis, Missouri at the Chase Park Plaza February 9. This event raises funds dedicated to their domestic field base, the St. Louis based Medical Relief and Air Transport (MAT) Program. The organization also accepts aircraft donations for resale. You can see the aircraft here https://aircraft.wingsofhope.ngo/aircraft-for-sale/ and currently they have a beautiful looking Aviat Husky A-1B for sale.