A Texas-based aviation ministry known as Judah 1 has announced that they are working to become the first Christian airline in the world.

According to CBN News, the ministry had last week revealed that the United States Federal Aviation Administration had accepted their application to become its own airline as opposed to a private operator.

Currently, Judah 1 is providing air service to Christians traveling in the United States and internationally for mission trips and other religious tours.

“We serve missions-minded Christian people of all denominations traveling to the mission fields of the world. Our planes have delivered hundreds of missionaries and transported thousands of pounds of cargo.

“It is very rewarding to know how many Judah 1 and our partners have helped. This include the thousands who have been seen in medical clinics and the thousands who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior.

“It is our passion to help you reach the estimated two and a half billion people who do not know Jesus and it only takes YOUR HANDS, GOD’S LOVE, OUR WINGS,” a statement released on the Ministry’s website said.

In a video outlining the ministry’s growth plan, its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Everett Aaron said that the project would eliminate the cumbersomeness of security checks and loss of baggage at traditional airports.

“This means Judah 1, upon receiving its DOT and 121 Certification will have the freedom to transport as many different churches and mission organizations as we can. This is a huge honor and privilege and we give God all the glory,” Aaron said.