Phillips 66 Aviation Donates to Cancer Patient Flights
The $23,928 gift supports the Corporate Angel Network as it marks 16 years of partnership.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Cancer patients in need of specialized treatment gain support as Phillips 66 Aviation pledged $23,928 to the Corporate Angel Network. The donation was announced during the NBAA-BACE event in Las Vegas, furthering a 16-year partnership between the two organizations.
Why it matters
The Corporate Angel Network coordinates flights for patients seeking life-saving medical care who might otherwise face travel barriers. This funding helps maintain the organization's logistical capacity as it approaches its 45th year of operations.
Phillips 66 Aviation contributed $23,928, marking 16 years of support for a nonprofit that has completed over 70,000 patient flights since its founding. The organization currently aims to arrange more than 2,000 flights in 2026.
The players
Phillips 66 Aviation
Aviation fuel and services provider that has supported the Corporate Angel Network for 16 years.
Corporate Angel Network
A nonprofit organization that coordinates free flights for cancer patients using corporate aircraft.
The details
Presented at the NBAA-BACE show in Las Vegas, the funds support the Corporate Angel Network as it uses private aircraft to bridge the gap for patients traveling to specialty medical centers. During the same ceremony, the Corporate Angel Award was presented to Jet Aviation, LFG Aviation, ConocoPhillips, and Emerson to recognize their contributions. The nonprofit continues to rely on corporate flight networks to manage its annual travel volume.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Donation presented during the NBAA-BACE show.
December 2026: Corporate Angel Network celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Beyond the Strip
This gift follows the established pattern of the Corporate Angel Network's 45-year history of patient transport. It marks a steady continuation of the nonprofit's reliance on private-sector sponsorship to sustain its specialized flight services.
While this donation supports cancer patients across the country, it highlights the medical transportation services available to those requiring specialized care outside their home cities. Residents can track the network's progress as it approaches 2,000 patient flights by the end of 2026.
The takeaway
The Corporate Angel Network relies on corporate partnerships to provide essential travel for cancer patients. Residents can watch for the organization's upcoming 45th anniversary in December as it continues to expand its reach.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Aviation Week.
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