2019 ANNUAL REPORT HARNESSING THE POWER AND SPEED OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY TO RESPOND TO DISASTERS AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN CRISES DISASTER RESPONSE DELIVERED 2019 BY THE NUMBERS GROWING AND INNOVATING TO MEET NEED humanitarian responses Message From The President And CEO 28 Our work to mobilize the aviation community to ensure relief supplies and aid workers reach those impacted by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises has never been more important. The growing intensity of storms, urbanization of many parts of the world, and changing socioeconomic conditions are leading to increased human vulnerability. 19 Airlink’s response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and the humanitarian44 airline 67 responses that followed in the next decade, built our aid and logistics reputation for being an effective and efficient partner organzations partners for nearly 50 airlines and 130 nonprofit organizations. assisted activated humanitarian aid delivered Ten years after our first humanitarian response, Airlink continues to grow, adapt and innovate to meet the 1,292 needs of crisis-stricken communities and the nonprofit responders 197,993 lb partners serving them around the world. transported In 2019, Airlink responded to 28 humanitarian events Steven Smith with Bahamasair CEO Tracy Cooper in 19 countries, bringing relief to more than two million people. We also invested in a regional approach to humanitarian response, and intensely engaged partners in building location-specific plans before crises occur. And while we remain focused on providing assistance to communities in the immediate aftermath of disaster, we also recognize that once initial distribution of provisions and restoration of basic services occurs, communities total value of face the arduous and often under-supported task of longer-term recovery. In response, Airlink has flights provided strengthened its commitment to providing transportation for responding organizations staying with communities for months, or even years, to help them return to their normal conditions, or $1,402,502 ideally improve upon them. Supporting our partners' transportation needs for all phases of humanitarian relief – preparedness, response, and long-term recovery – helps ensure continuity, better planning, and ultimately improves outcomes for recovering communities. A Note From The New Board Chair Our success in 2019, and over the preceding decade, would not have been possible without the The nature of disaster assistance is geographically diverse, with complex generosity and dedication of our donors, volunteers, partners, and staff. Moving forward, we will logistics and unique needs in every response scenario. As Airlink enters build on the foundation they created to further globalize Airlink to reach even more people and into its second decade, it is well-positioned to convene the goodwill of the communities in crisis. aviation industry and support of donors and volunteers to ensure the right aid quickly reaches communities in need across the globe. In my role as chairman of Airlink’s Board of Directors, I look forward to building on the past Steven J. Smith, President and CEO decade of Airlink’s dedication and passion to provide well-coordinated crisis response by further expanding Airlink’s capabilities and reach through partnerships and a more developed global response network. Airlink’s great strength is found it its name - it is an organization that links people and resources to bring relief to communities around the world. There is space at the table for you. Please join us as we work to help some of the world’s most vulnerable recover from crises. James Hnat, Chair, Airlink Board of Directors (2020) 1 2 AIRLINE AND LOGISTICS PARTNERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nearly 50 airline and logistics partners stand at the ready to help Airlink move relief workers and Robert Brown Peter Davies Peter Huijbers humanitarian aid. Thank you to the partners activated in 2019: Airlink Board Chair (2019) CEO, Airline Management Director, PH Aviation Asia Ltd. Partner, Vx Capital Partners Group Niklas Lund James Hnat George Fenton President, Rockton AB Airlink Board Chair (2020) Chairman and Executive Mark Packard Todd Kallman Director, Humanitarian Logistics Airline Finance Consultant Network Airlink Treasurer Steve Rimmer President, TK Advisory Services Todd Freeman CEO, Altavair Robyn Mandel Special Advisor to the Chairman, Nordic Aviation Mylène Scholnick Airlink Secretary Principal, Amazon Vice President, Legal and Capital General Counsel, AerSale Ken Gazzola Jon Sharp President, Four Stars Aviation Founder, Engine Lease Finance Julian Balaam Corporation Director, Skytech-AIC New Trustees in 2020 Patrick H. Dowling Mary Ellen Jones Jennifer Villa Tennity President and CEO, Seabury Vice President, Asia-Pacific President, CIT Aviation Lending Corporate Finance and Sales, Pratt & Whitney NONPROFIT RESPONSE PARTNERS Senior Managing Director, More than 130 nonprofit response organizations rely on Airlink to help them respond to crises around the Seabury Capital globe. In 2019, Airlink assisted the following organizations: • ADRA International • Habitat for Humanity • Off-The-Grid Missions GOVERNORS COUNCIL International • AFYA Foundation • Operation BBQ Relief In 2019, Airlink created the Governors Council which is comprised of top aviation leaders committed to • All Hands and Hearts • Heart to Heart International • Project HOPE advancing Airlink and the life-saving role aviation plays in humanitarian relief. • American Federation of • Heavy Equipment Response • Rescue Global Peter Davies William J. Flynn Oscar Munoz Teachers Coalition Governors Council Chair Board Chair, Atlas Air Cargo CEO, United Airlines • Rise Against Hunger • Americares • Help.NGO CEO, Airline Management Group Christina Foerster Doug Parker • Save the Children US • CADENA • Inspiritus Enrique Beltranena Member of the Executive Board, Chairman and CEO, • Team Rubicon Australia President and CEO, Volaris Customer and Corporate American Airlines • Community Organized Relief • International Medical Corps Responsibility, Deutsche Effort • Team Rubicon Canada Alec Burger John Slattery • IsraAID President and CEO, GE Capital Lufthansa AG Chairman and CEO, • DART International UK • Team Rubicon Global • Information Technology and Chairman, GECAS Robin Hayes Embraer Commercial Aviation • Disaster Tech Lab • Team Rubicon UK Disaster Resource Center Chris Cholerton President and CEO, Bradley Tilden • Empact Northwest • Medical Teams International • Team Rubicon USA President, Civil Aerospace, JetBlue Airways Chairman, President and CEO, • Engineers Without Borders • MedShare • Veterans Without Orders Rolls-Royce Pedro Heilbron Alaska Airlines CEO, Copa Airlines • Fuel Relief Fund • Mercy Corps • Waves for Water Robert Crandall Andre Viljoen • Global Outreach Doctors Former President and Chairman, Peter Ingram CEO and Managing Director, • Mobile Medics International • World Central Kitchen American Airlines President and CEO, Fiji Airways • GlobalMedic • NECHAMA • World Concern Hawaiian Airlines • GR3 International • World Hope International STAFF Steven J. Smith Bethany Holland Emily Sperling President and CEO Humanitarian Programs Strategic Advisor Navigating the complexities of humanitarian logistics Stephanie Steege Manager Chen Xing requires a well-supported effort. We are thrilled to have Acting Director of Amy Langley Senior Accountant, some of aviation’s top leaders lend their experience Humanitarian Programs Administrative Coordinator Wegner, CPAs and influence to further our ability to deliver relief to Sandra M. Walter Rita Pratte vulnerable communities. Director of Development Humanitarian Programs Andrew Williams Manager Peter Davies, Airlink Governors Council Chair Communications Director 3 4 AMBASSADORS 2019 CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS Airlink’s Ambassador Program brings together individuals from across the aviation sector who believe in Signature Lead $250,000+ the importance of rapidly responding to humanitarian crises worldwide. These volunteers are committed • United Airlines to promoting and supporting Airlink and are crucial to the organization’s response efforts. Platinum $100,000 - 249,000 Robyn Mandel Alan Hedge John Mowry • Aircastle Advisor LLC • International Society of • Rolls-Royce Ambassador Program Principal at Hedge & Associates Managing Director, • The Boeing Company Transport Aircraft Trading Board Liaison Aviation Consulting Alton Aviation Consultancy (ISTAT) Foundation • Clara Lionel Foundation Vice President, Legal and JJ Hornblass Jose Mateo Naguiat General Counsel, AerSale President and CEO, Royal Media First Officer, PSA Airlines Gold $50,000 - 99,999 Julian Balaam* Peter Huijbers* Rose Neale • Alton Aviation Consultancy • Center for Disaster • GECAS Director, Skytech-AIC Director, PH Aviation Asia Ltd. Managing Counsel, • Arconic Foundation Philanthropy (CDP) • Greater Washington Aviation Toby Bright Castlelake Aviation Barry Humphreys* • Engine Lease Finance Open (GWAO) Senior Advisor, Jackson • Bristol Associates Former Director, Virgin Atlantic Tetsuya "Ted" Nozaki* Corporation Square Aviation Ben Leon Managing Director, Silver $25,000 - 49,999 Virginia Connolly Founder, Bravo Lima Asahi Aviation • AerSale • Carlyle Aviation Partners • Rockton/Tagehus Senior VP and Strategic C.J. Lorio Mike Platt • Amazon • CIT • The Wings Club Marketing Leader, GECAS CEO, Lease Corporation President, Petrus Aviation • Altavair Mehtap Cevher International • Embraer/Embraer Foundation • Vx Capital Partners Tim