Corporate Angel Network Expands Fleet to Turboprop Aircraft

For Immediate Release

Contact: Courtney Easton // (914) 328-1313

Danbury, CT, September 3, 2024 – Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a nonprofit organization that provides cancer patients free transportation on business aircraft to travel to specialized medical centers, is significantly expanding its usable fleet by adding turboprop-powered aircraft to its traditional turbofan-powered fleet.

CAN provides this service by relying on the generosity of corporate flight departments and other aircraft operators who offer unused seats on their business jets. Last year, CAN flew more than 2,000 patient flights.

“With more than 600,000 cancer deaths and two million new cancer cases each year, our challenge is to provide many more patients with this service,” said CAN President and CEO Robert Stangarone. “We have an opportunity to save many more lives by opening up the fleet to the thousands of single- and twin-engine turboprop aircraft currently in operation.

“While we are incredibly proud of the number of lives we have helped, our efforts are limited by the availability of flight resources. For years, patient requests for flights have outnumbered aircraft available by a factor of two,” he said.

While medical advancements have made remarkable progress, many patients still face formidable challenges, especially when it comes to accessing specialized care in distant locations. Transportation becomes a critical issue, particularly for those living in remote areas or facing financial hardships.

An integral part of CAN’s mission is to ensure safe travel for the patients we serve. This was a major consideration in expanding our lift capacity to turboprop aircraft and will remain a priority. All Corporate Angel Network flights are flown in pressurized aircraft with a crew of two.

Flight departments and other aircraft operators who would like to participate with Corporate Angel Network can call our office directly at (914) 328-1313.

About Corporate Angel Network

Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to help cancer patients access the best treatment centers in the country by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft. Private jet travel makes it possible for patients, especially those in locations with minimal airline access, to travel to specialized medical centers. CAN works closely with hundreds of America’s top corporations to match empty seats with patient flight requests. Thanks to the generous support of these companies, CAN has coordinated more than 68,000 flights since its founding in 1981.

How to donate to CAN

Whether it's $5 or $500, all donations truly matter. We use donations for a variety of purposes, including ground transportation, hotel accommodations and other patient services requests. We aim to eliminate all travel barriers for patients to ensure they can access the treatment they need. Help us save and improve lives by visiting our website to make a donation today!