Ethiopian crash families criticise Boeing over donation plan
The families of victims of an Ethiopian air disaster Thursday criticised Boeing's plan to donate US$100m to unspecified charities and communities affected by 2 crashes, saying it was too vague and that families should have been consulted first. Some of the families said Wednesday's announcement from the planemaker also triggered an avalanche of unwelcome phone calls from relatives and acquaintances who believed they had just received compensation. One Kenyan man, who asked not to be identified, said his family was also concerned about security in a nation where kidnappings for ransom occur frequently. "Boeing also want to show they have a good name, but they could be putting the victims at risk," he said, adding he did not oppose Boeing supporting charities, but that it could be done more discreetly. <br/>
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Ethiopian crash families criticise Boeing over donation plan
The families of victims of an Ethiopian air disaster Thursday criticised Boeing's plan to donate US$100m to unspecified charities and communities affected by 2 crashes, saying it was too vague and that families should have been consulted first. Some of the families said Wednesday's announcement from the planemaker also triggered an avalanche of unwelcome phone calls from relatives and acquaintances who believed they had just received compensation. One Kenyan man, who asked not to be identified, said his family was also concerned about security in a nation where kidnappings for ransom occur frequently. "Boeing also want to show they have a good name, but they could be putting the victims at risk," he said, adding he did not oppose Boeing supporting charities, but that it could be done more discreetly. <br/>
