Avianca Cargo Continues Relief Efforts in Colombia

Avianca Cargo has played a significant role in the ongoing relief efforts in Colombia following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on August 10, 2026. ## Avianca Cargo's Latest Shipment On August 14, 2026, Avianca Cargo transported 60 tons of humanitarian aid from Miami to Cali, Colombia. This delivery brings the total volume of aid moved by the airline to over 150 tons in just two days. The aid was transported aboard an A330F freighter aircraft, which is capable of carrying large volumes of relief supplies. The cargo included essential supply kits containing hygiene products and nonperishable food, as well as electric generators. The shipment was coordinated by the Government of Colombia and the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), with GEM donating 51 tons of aid to support communities in need. ## Partnership and Collaboration Avianca Cargo's response to the emergency has been made possible through the collaboration of different organizations. The airline has drawn on both its cargo operations and passenger network to move aid into the region. Diogo Elias, CEO of Avianca Cargo, emphasized the importance of getting aid to the communities that need it most, thanking the Government of Colombia and GEM for trusting Avianca's logistics capabilities. Michael Capponi, Founder and President of GEM, highlighted the need for speed and efficiency in humanitarian response, crediting the partnership with Avianca Cargo, the City of Doral, and on-the-ground partners for allowing GEM to move critical supplies directly from Miami into its distribution network in Colombia. ## Ongoing Relief Efforts Avianca has stated that it will continue to support relief efforts as Colombia works to recover from the disaster. The airline's operations carry a purpose beyond simply connecting destinations, as highlighted by Diogo Elias. The relief effort follows a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia, killing over 200 people, injuring over 2,500, and leaving hundreds more missing.