SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines have again
partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time
using the airline's three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to
transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
"Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborating with
Boeing on humanitarian flights," said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.
"This is our 43rd humanitarian delivery with Boeing, and
we are proud to partner with their team to once again bring this
support home to Addis Ababa."
The humanitarian delivery flights departed Boeing's Everett and
Seattle Delivery Centers on Nov. 24,
Nov. 26 and Dec. 4 and contained medical supplies, books and
school supplies for those in need.
Global Ethiopian Diaspora Action Group (GEDAG) provided
surgical gloves, which will be distributed by the Ethiopian
Ministry of Health's Pharmaceutical Supply Agency.
Noble Humanitarian Missions (NHM) provided surgical gloves.
Mekedonia, an Ethiopian non-governmental organization working to
shelter people experiencing homelessness, will lead local
distribution efforts for the NHM donated supplies.
Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD), a Washington state-based nonprofit organization
that works to increase literacy in Ethiopia, donated books and art supplies,
which will be distributed by Project Mercy, an Ethiopian charitable
organization serving women, children and families.
Ethiopian Institute of Resilience and Climate Change provided
clothing, gloves and bandages, which will be distributed by its
Ethiopian nonprofit partner, Wollo Bete Amhara.
"The Humanitarian Flight Program has helped thousands of people
in need gain access to critical care items and humanitarian aid
over the past 30 years," said Cheri
Carter, vice president of Boeing Global Engagement at
Boeing. "These flights are the latest in a long legacy of service
by Ethiopian Airlines for the Ethiopian people, and we are grateful
for their continued partnership."
Boeing's Humanitarian Delivery Flight Program was launched in
1992 as a collaboration between the company and its customers to
help transport humanitarian aid supplies on newly delivered
airplanes with otherwise empty cargo holds. To date, there have
been more than 200 humanitarian delivery flights. More than 1.7
million pounds of critical supplies have been delivered since the
program's inception.
About Boeing
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manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
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supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
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About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in
Africa. In its seventy-five-plus
years of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent's
leading carriers, unrivaled in efficiency and operational success.
Ethiopian commands the lion's share of the Pan African passenger
and cargo network, operating the youngest and most modern fleet to
more than 130 international passenger and cargo destinations across
five continents. Ethiopian's fleet includes ultra-modern aircraft
such as Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350, Boeing 777-300ER,
Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8,
Freighter, Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet
age of seven years.
For additional information, please visit
www.ethiopianairlines.com.
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