As of today, HLP has operated 47 segments, transported 99 Passengers, and moved 15,510 LBS of cargo between South Florida and The Bahamas. We've serviced Treasure Cay, Nassau, Freeport, and Marsh Harbor from Lantana, Opa Locka, and West Palm Beach FL. The mission has been extremely successful so far. These operations have supported a variety of missions from moving around Search and Rescue teams to delivering supplies such as roofing materials, generators, clothing, food, wat

Due to the close proximity of the Bahamas to the Florida Coast, HLP is finding light twin engine aircraft to be the go-to solution. This week we operated 3 of them: A PA-27 Aztec owned and operated by HLP volunteer Jeff Lewis, a C-310 owned and operated by JR, and an Aerostar 600 operated by Steve. These aircraft all feature of seating for 5 passengers OR seats can be removed to provide an all-cargo or combination solution. All 3 aircraft are "piston" powered" and burn 100LL

HLP is back in action today flying aid workers and relief supplies to Freeport & Abaco. HLP Volunteer pilot Jeff Lewis has been making multiple runs in his Piper Aztec (Aztruck) loaded right to its limits. By Thursday, HLP will have 3 aircraft operating including an Aerostar, a C-310, and Jeff's Aztec. We have commitments for some additional aircraft next week, and are looking for more! If you are a pilot and have a small aircraft, and want to fly for HLP - please reach out t

As you all know, Hurricane Dorian is churning over the Bahamas and the early reports are that it is causing devastation like the island has never seen. At the moment, we are watching the situation and preparing our response. We don't quite know what to expect yet, but we are in constant contact with our partner relief organizations; many of which are already staging initial relief response. From what we can see, the early efforts are going to require significant air support u