Boeing has committed US$500,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities.

"The Boeing family sends our deepest condolences to the people of Hawaii in the wake of the tragic wildfires there," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations.

"Through support to our nonprofit partners on the ground, we will help affected Maui residents meet their most immediate needs and assist with this beautiful community's rebuilding." 

In a statement, Boeing said funding from the Boeing Charitable Trust will support the American Red Cross (US$250,000) and Hawaii Communication Foundation's Maui Strong Fund (US$250,000).

In addition to corporate charitable investments, Boeing employees give to their local communities by participating in volunteer and charitable gift match programs. 

Boeing said it is active and engaged in Hawaii communities, contributing more than US$760,000 to charitable causes over the last five years. The American planemaker said it donated more than US$6 million to disaster relief and humanitarian efforts globally in 2022.