SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and Nok Air partnered today to launch a special humanitarian
aid mission to Thailand.
With the help of the international non-profit organization Vital
Voices, whose mission is to invest in and empower women
leaders, the airline's 22nd Next-Generation 737-800 will
transport and deliver nearly 30 boxes full of relief items
including clothes and school supplies.
The items are headed to The Children's Advocacy Center Thailand
(ACT), a non-profit organization dedicated to better the lives of
abused children and youth in Thailand. Representatives from ACT will
deliver the aid to impacted children and youth throughout
Thailand.
"We are honored to play an important role for the well-being of
our children and youth," said Nok Air CEO Patee Sarasin. "Providing
timely supplies to those in need will affect the lives of many in
the region. Nok Air is proud to continue playing a vital role in
cultivating the well-being of our community."
As part of the Global Corporate Citizenship program, Boeing is
committed to building better communities worldwide.
"We are honored that Nok Air partnered with The Boeing Company
to deliver humanitarian aid to the many children in Thailand who are in need," said Sam Whiting, Director, Global Corporate
Citizenship, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We look forward to
working closely with Nok Air and non-profit organizations like ACT
in Thailand to identify future
opportunities."
Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Nok
Air is a low-cost carrier that operates an all-Boeing fleet. As
part of a tradition in naming its new airplanes, Nok Air has
designated this particular airplane 'Fah Kram,' which means blue
skies.
The airline currently has two additional Next-Generation 737s on
order with Boeing after today's delivery. Nok Air is also a 737 MAX
customer with eight 737 MAX 8 airplanes on order.
Contact:
Kevin Yoo
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-766-2906
kevin.k.yoo@boeing.com
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