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Boeing Donates $500,000 to Assist with Wildfire Recovery and Relief Efforts

Boeing Donates $500,000 to Assist with Wildfire Recovery and Relief Efforts

Boeing has pledged $500,000 to help with disaster recovery and relief operations in Hawaii following the tragic wildfires that devastated Maui villages.

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“The Boeing family extends our heartfelt sympathies to the people of Hawaii in the aftermath of the tragic wildfires,” said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations. “Through assistance to our nonprofit partners on the ground, we will help affected Maui residents meet their most immediate needs and contribute to the rebuilding of this beautiful community.”

Funding from the Boeing Charitable Trust will support the following organizations:

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  • $250,000 for American Red Cross to maintain shelters for those seeking refuge and provide comfort kits, clean-up kits, nourishing meals, information and other resources.
  • $250,000 for Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund to provide rapid response and recovery including shelter, food, grief support and more to impacted communities.

In addition to corporate charitable contributions, Boeing workers give back to their communities through volunteer and charitable donation matching programmes. In keeping with Boeing’s employee gift match programmes, the business will match qualifying employee contributions to wildfire relief efforts.

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Disaster recovery and relief operations are consistent with Boeing’s continuous commitment to the communities in which our employees live and work. In Hawaii, Boeing employs 151 employees.

Boeing is active and engaged with Hawaii communities, having donated over $760,000 to charity initiatives in the last five years. In 2022, Boeing will donate more than $6 million to disaster relief and humanitarian activities around the world.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

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The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.

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