Aéro Atelier Supports Hope Air’s 2026 “Give Hope Wings” Expedition
Aviation is about much more than mechanics and performance; it is an essential tool that connects people with critical services. That is why we are proud to support the Give Hope Wings 2026 expedition, a milestone initiative celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hope Air.
A vital mission: connecting communities to care
For four decades, Hope Air has worked to help Canadians access the health care they need regardless of where they live. The organization grew from seeing the burden faced by patients who had to travel great distances for specialized treatment.
Today, through volunteer pilots, airline partnerships, donors and supporters, Hope Air helps reduce the travel burden for patients and families who must reach medical care far from home.
The 2026 expedition: through Eastern Canada and Quebec
The 2026 expedition is planned across Eastern Canada, connecting aviation communities along the route.
This cause is especially meaningful to us because one of our long-time customers, Ed Johnston, an experienced aviator and Hope Air board member, is co-leading the expedition.
It’s an honour to co-lead Give Hope Wings 2026, where pilots come together, flying at their own expense and on their own time, to give hope wings. Our expedition to St. John’s aims to rally communities across the country and raise $500,000 to make a real difference in people’s lives.
— Ed Johnston
How you can help
Aéro Atelier is contributing financially to Ed Johnston’s campaign, and we invite the aviation community to support the initiative as well:
- Join the expedition as a pilot: Fly all or part of the route.
- Become a Hope Air champion: Support the fundraising effort even without an aircraft.
- Make a donation: Every contribution helps patients spend less time worrying about travel and more time focusing on their health.
“Every mile flown can help a family spend less time worrying about transportation and more time focusing on healing.”
Visit Hope Air to learn more about its mission or to make a donation.
Together, we can use our shared passion for aviation to help people reach the care they need.
Safe flying to the entire Give Hope Wings team!