In response to the emergency facing Colombia, Abra Group launched a humanitarian air bridge this past Saturday and Sunday to transport essential aid to the Colombian Coffee Region. The operation, carried out jointly by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo, made it possible to complete two cargo flights on a B737 from São Paulo, via Bogotá, to El Edén International Airport in Armenia, Colombia.
The two operations made it possible to transport more than 40 tons of humanitarian aid, thanks to contributions from the Colombian Association of Food Banks (ABACO), the TAAP Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, and the National Army of Colombia. Donations included hygiene products provided by ABACO; food, water, and medical supplies contributed by the TAAP Foundation and the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá; and mattresses, hygiene kits, pet food, and other essential items supplied by the National Army.
This operation combined the capabilities of GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo to expand the reach of humanitarian aid and speed its arrival in the Coffee Region, demonstrating how the integration of Abra Group’s airlines can help respond quickly to emergency situations.
It also represents a milestone for connectivity and emergency response in the region, as it was the first time a B737 freighter aircraft landed at El Edén International Airport in Armenia, Colombia, demonstrating the terminal’s capacity to handle this type of large-scale cargo operation when communities need it most. This aircraft’s characteristics meet the specific conditions of the runway in Armenia, which is why the B737 was selected to transport the aid from Bogotá.
“At Abra Group, we believe that our ability to connect people and move cargo takes on even greater meaning when we put it at the service of those who need it most. Reaching the coffee-growing region was a major logistical challenge, and to make it possible, we combined our group’s capabilities to bring aid to the most affected communities. Thank you to the incredible team that made this mission possible. Our experience, our network, and above all, our people are committed to serving the country,” said María del Mar Whittaker, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer of Abra Group.
“This operation demonstrates the value of Abra Group. The joint capabilities of Avianca and GOL allowed us to overcome logistical challenges and expand the reach of humanitarian aid to the Eje Cafetero region. At Avianca, we have already transported over 300 tons of aid in Colombia, and together with the other Abra Group airlines, we will continue combining our resources and efforts to support affected communities and contribute to the recovery of the regions that need it most,” reaffirmed Gabriel Oliva, President of Avianca.
“At GOLLOG, we believe our operation goes far beyond transporting cargo: it can also serve as a bridge to help get essential aid to those who need it most. In this mission, we combined our logistics capabilities with Avianca Cargo’s experience to overcome an important operational challenge and transport more than 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the Coffee Region. We are proud to put our network, equipment and, above all, our people at the service of communities at such an important time for the country,” said Albert Pérez, President and COO of GOL.
With this initiative, Abra Group reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities in critical moments, putting its network, experience, and operational capabilities at the service of relief and recovery efforts. The 40 tons of aid delivered through this airbridge build on the more than 300 tons already transported by Avianca Cargo in response to this emergency.
