EgyptAir and Boeing have partnered with the Egyptian American Scientists and Engineers (EASE) to transport a consignment of wheelchairs and clothing onboard a Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 that was delivered to the airline.
came as part of Boeing’s humanitarian delivery flight programme and includes 40 electric and regular wheelchairs which will be delivered to Egypt The Hope organization and provided to those injured and in urgent need of the wheelchairs to remain mobile. The shipment also includes an additional consignment of clothing for the Egypt-based non-profit organizationResala .
“ Boeing, through its Global Corporate Citizenship organization, supports relief efforts around the world in partnership with nongovernmental agencies and nonprofits like Egyptian American Scientists and Engineers. Through these collaborative efforts and with our airline partners, we bring relief and hope to people in need," said Liz Warman, Global Corporate Citizenship Northwest director.
Over the years Boeing has facilitated more than 140 humanitarian delivery flights, working in partnership with nearly 50 different airlines worldwide.
“EgyptAir is constantly looking at ways to contribute to the development of the Egyptian communities,” said Captain Hossam Kamal, Chairman and CEO, EgyptAir, Holding Company. “I would like to thank our partners at Boeing and the members of EASE for driving this initiative to bring wheel chairs and clothing to those in need in our country.”
Article Source : Arabian Aerospace
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