On 10APR26, a United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying emergency essentials in the form of generators, baby wipes, and other hygiene supplies and goods that had been donated to Good360, departed from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) for Kahului Airport (OGG). The relief supplies flight was a tripartite project between United Cargo, the humanitarian aid organization; Airlink Inc., and the U.S.-based NPO, Good360. The three companies had come together to help the many victims of the Kona Low storms across Maui and Oahu in Hawaii. Over 10,000 residents have been displaced from their homes which had either been destroyed or damaged in the relentless storms, resulting in devastating flash floods and landslides. They are in need of relief supplies and aid to prevent further fall-out, as the weather situation continues to disrupt power, housing, and access to services.
Chris Busch, United Managing Director – Cargo, Americas, explained: “When disaster hits, the speed at which emergency aid supplies are brought in, is crucial to mitigating further consequences. Our long-standing partnership with Airlink Inc. means that we now have a well-orchestrated response process whenever crisis occurs. United Airlines ensures that the cargo capacity is made available and supplies are quickly built up, cleared for transport, and loaded. ‘Good leads the way’ – never more so when we can actively contribute to helping people in need. It was our duty and honor to support Good360 and Airlink Inc. in the Kona Low response operations.”
Paloma Adams-Allen, Airlink President & CEO, said: “This is the power of aviation and partnership, personified. These critical shipments are reaching families in Hawaii faster and more efficiently thanks to United generously airlifting the cargo we coordinated with Good360. We are proud to provide vital supplies for communities during these historic floods, and remain in constant communication with our trusted partners on the grounds and in the air, ready to prepare and assist in the next disaster.”
A representative from Good360 added: “This shipment of generators and baby wipes will make a tangible difference for affected families in the coming days,”. “We are connecting local nonprofits with the products they know their communities need most, ensuring the right resources reach the right people at the right time.”
