First FedEx Flight Direct to Haiti with Relief Supplies Departs

The first FedEx Express direct flight to Haiti departs from Miami International Airport with food and water for the Haiti Earthquake victims. The FedEx Express Boeing freighter will deliver up to 40,000 pounds of relief supplies donated by local, Florida nonprofit organizations. Juan Cento, FedEx Express President, Latin America and Caribbean Division will be on-site for media interviews. The flight left on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at approximately 9:30am EST from the FedEx Express Gateway Hub.

Corporate Support Boosts Haiti Relief Effort:

FedEx, Health Care Companies Step Up For Direct Relief International’s Quake Response SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Direct Relief International’s efforts to assist victims of the Haiti earthquake were today bolstered by FedEx, which is covering all air freight shipping costs for  Direct Relief’s response, as well as dozens of other corporations that are providing cash or in-kind contributions.