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Business Aviation Gives Back
Tales of business aviation charitable works
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The charitable work done by the business aviation industry ranges from rescue and disaster relief missions to providing a lift to patients or an endangered animals. (Photo: David McIntosh)

One of the hallmark contributions of the business aviation industry is its charitable work, from rescue missions and transport of goods for disaster relief to providing a lift to a cancer patient or an endangered animal so they can lead better lives. Here is a small sample of their stories.

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Eric Chadwick has been flying Angel Flight West missions since 2020. (Photo: Angel Flight West)

Angel Flight West’s Extra Legs

Angel Flight West (AFW) volunteer pilot Eric Chadwick went on a discovery flight in 2018 and was instantly hooked. “Angel Flight West was on my mind from the very first day of flight training,” Chadwick said. “I knew aviation was not accessible to everyone and that learning to fly would be a great way to further my philanthropic ambitions."