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Boeing launches $ 10 million aid package to Asian country
Boeing envia ajuda à ìndia
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Rafael Ramos
5/3/2021
India is experiencing an explosion of cases and deaths from the coronavirus, and today, April 30, Boeing announced a $ 10 million emergency assistance package to the country.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated communities around the world, and our hearts go out to our friends in India who are going through a very difficult time. Boeing is a global citizen, and in India we are targeting our pandemic response to the communities most impacted by this recent wave of cases, ”said Dave Calhoun, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Boeing's assistance will be to provide assistance with medical supplies and emergency health care. The Boeing team in India totals 3000 employees, local customers, suppliers and business partners. Thus, Boeing intends to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus in this very difficult moment.
“Boeing not only sympathizes with the Indian people in their effort to tackle this pandemic, but we will also be part of the solution. We will continue to monitor the pandemic response in India and will work to support our employees, customers and partners during this crisis. ” completed the president.
The company will partner with aid institutions so that the $ 10 million is used where it is most needed at the moment, according to health experts and government officials.
In addition, employees of the American company will be able to donate to charitable organizations through the Boeing Gift Match program.
Boeing has maintained commercial partnerships with India for more than seven decades.
For more information on Boeing's operations in India, access the external link below.
Hyperlinks:
http://www.boeing.co.in/boeing...
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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