Virgin flies essential medical supplies from China

Virgin Atlantic teamed up with the Virgin Group’s not-for-profit foundation Virgin Unite to fly essential medical supplies and PPE equipment for the NHS on a special charter flight from Shanghai.

Manned by seven pilots and four cabin crew, the Dreamliner carried over 350,000 items of essential PPE supplies and medical equipment including respirators, ventilator parts, face masks, scrubs, aprons and eye protection in both the hold and in the cabin of the aircraft.

MD of Virgin Atlantic Cargo Dominic Kennedy, said: “We are incredibly grateful to the NHS for everything they are doing for the nation in extremely challenging circumstances, as they respond to the Covid-19 crisis. We’re pleased we can play a part in supporting them, by bringing crucial supplies in to the UK. With special thanks to the British Embassy in Beijing, the CAA and the UK Government in expediting clearances to make this possible.”