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Humanitarian Aviation

AELF Joins Airlink Inc as a Platinum Sponsor Supporting Global Humanitarian Efforts

AELF commits $100,000 as a Platinum Sponsor of Airlink Inc, supporting aviation-based humanitarian aid and global disaster relief operations.

South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements

South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost regional air safety, trade, and connectivity in Southern Africa.

Supplied by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Eswatini.

Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

Humanitarian Aviation in Action, UNHAS 2024 Report

UNHAS celebrates 20 years of humanitarian aviation, reaching 394 destinations in 21 countries with innovative, climate-aware operations across Africa.

Bags of rice are unloaded from a WFP branded Mi8 helicopter in the village of Hulugho in Garissa County in eastern Kenya on December 10, 2023. WFP is supporting the government's El-Nino flood response by providing logistics services for last-mile delivery of life-saving food and medicine. Photo: WFP/Alessandro Abbonizio Heavy rainfall has affected most of Kenya since the short rainy season began in October 2023. According to the authorities, heavy rain and flooding has led to the deaths of 174 people (as of 19 Dec) and displaced 546,000 who are now living in 180 camps for internally displaced persons. Garissa, Mandera, Tana River and Wajir counties are most affected by flooding. WFP is supporting the government’s El-Nino flood response by providing critical logistics services. WFP has deployed a Mi8 helicopter capable of ferrying 2.5-3mt of cargo or 18-20 passengers, 6x6 trucks that can haul 15mt, 4x4 trucks as well ordinary trucks to assist the national and county governments for the last mile delivery of food, medicines and other non-food items.