Airbus delivers coronavirus-aid to Indian Red Cross Society
NEW DELHI: Aerospace major Airbus SE on Wednesday handed over a medical supplies consignment consisting of 250 oxygen concentrators and 30 ventilators to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), the company said in a statement.
The cargo, ferried by an A350 flight from France’s Toulouse, is part of a 36-tonne consignment the company is donating to support its fight against Covid-19 in India.
“The latest contribution from Airbus comprises two oxygen generator plants, 250 oxygen concentrators, 30 ventilators, 100 BPAP breathing machines and four ICUs-on-wheels,” Airbus said in a statement.
“Airbus is working with the Indian government and the IRCS, the nodal agency for handling of international aid, to ensure the smooth deployment of the materials,” it added.
