Airbus Corporate Foundation and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen Provide Humanitarian Aid to Thailand

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A humanitarian airlift conducted by the Airbus Corporate Foundation and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen (LOG or "Wings of Help") has delivered 12 tonnes of essential goods, including medicine, blankets, and clothing, to Bangkok. The cargo was transported on a Thai Airways International (THAI) A330-300 aircraft, which is the first of seven A330-300s to be delivered to the airline. The goods were intended to help alleviate the suffering of 12.8 million people affected by severe floods in Thailand.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Airbus Corporate Foundation and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen collaborated on a humanitarian airlift to transport essential goods to Bangkok, Thailand, including medicine, blankets, and clothing.
  • The goods were transported on a Thai Airways International (THAI) A330-300 aircraft, which was the first of seven A330-300s to be delivered to the airline.
  • The humanitarian airlift aimed to help alleviate the suffering of 12.8 million people affected by severe floods in Thailand.
  • The Airbus Corporate Foundation has been involved in humanitarian efforts worldwide since 2008, with over 20 relief flights facilitated to date.
  • The organisation has a global network of airlines and relief organisations to support international humanitarian help.
  • Donor NGOs involved in the project include Apotheker helfen e.V., Humedica, Fraport AG, Coppenrath GmbH, and Intermedica GmbH.

Statistics:

  • 12 tonnes of humanitarian goods were transported on the airlift.
  • 12.8 million people were affected by severe floods in Thailand.
  • 7 A330-300 aircraft were ordered by Thai Airways International.
  • 20 relief flights have been facilitated by the Airbus Corporate Foundation since its launch in 2008.
  • 7 themes are focused by the organisation, including humanitarian and community support, youth development, and the environment.
  • The Airbus Corporate Foundation has been operating since 1st December, 2008.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE (December 21, 2011) - Airbus Corporate Foundation and 'Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen' send humanitarian goods to Thailand on THAI A330 delivery flight
  • M2 Communications (1994-2011) - M2 PRESSWIRE, http://www.presswire.net (http://www.presswire.net on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained).