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Founded | 1948 as Jungle Aviation and Radio Service |
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Founder | William Cameron Townsend |
Type | Non-profit |
Headquarters | Waxhaw, North Carolina |
Location |
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Coordinates | 34°51′53″N 80°44′31″W / 34.864771°N 80.741808°W |
Area served | World Wide |
President and CEO | Steve Russell |
Revenue | > US$7,000,000[1] |
Website | jaars.org |
Founded in 1948 as Jungle Aviation and Radio Service by William Cameron Townsend, JAARS is a worldwide, non-profit, mission aviation and support organization with a primary focus on Bible translation support operations. JAARS provides practical support in aviation, land and maritime transportation, information technology and media.[2] Its current president is Steve Russell, as of October 1, 2022. [3]
JAARS marks its 75th anniversary in 2023, with a slight adjustment to its name to incorporate its 75-year heritage—Jungle Aviation and Relay Service.
JAARS is a wholly controlled subsidiary of SIL International, but also partners with many other organizations.