If Charley Valera told you the organization he works for “can move anything from anywhere to anywhere,” you’d assume he worked for FedEx or UPS, but you wouldn’t even be close. Valera handles public relations for AERObridge, a US-based logistics group that provides air support using donated, mostly GA aircraft and crew to deliver supplies anywhere in the US during times of disaster. They’ll also work with 1,000 nm of the US.
AERObridge Volunteers Ramp Up During Outbreak Crisis
Key Takeaways:
- AERObridge is a US-based volunteer logistics group that uses donated, mostly general aviation aircraft and crews to deliver essential supplies anywhere in the US and within 1,000 nm during times of disaster.
- The organization has provided critical air support for various crises, including hurricanes like Dorian and Sandy, and has recently mobilized to deliver supplies such as hand sanitizer and face masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- AERObridge operates through a network of over 2,000 volunteer pilots who cover the full cost of missions, hundreds of ground crew, and relies heavily on FBOs and partnerships with major aviation organizations for its success.
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