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Boeing pledges $100m to help families affected by deadly plane crashes

The aeroplane maker’s boss said he hoped the financial support would help bring “comfort” to those affected by the crashes.

 

Boeing has set up a $100m (£79.5m) fund to help families and communities affected by two deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft.

The crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed a total of 346 people and prompted the company’s entire 737 MAX fleet to be grounded.

Boeing said the money would be paid over several years towards living expenses and to cover hardship suffered by the families of the passengers who died, as well as for community programmes and economic development in affected areas.

Chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said: “We at Boeing are sorry for the tragic loss of lives in both of these accidents and these lives lost will continue to weigh heavily on our hearts and on our minds for years to come.

“The families and loved ones of those on board have our deepest sympathies, and we hope this initial outreach can help bring them comfort.”

 

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