{"id":845362,"date":"2025-05-01T11:34:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/textron-aviation-calls-on-cessna-beechcraft-and-hawker-owners-to-transport-athletes-to-the-2026-special-olympics-usa-games\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:34:46","slug":"textron-aviation-calls-on-cessna-beechcraft-and-hawker-owners-to-transport-athletes-to-the-2026-special-olympics-usa-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/textron-aviation-calls-on-cessna-beechcraft-and-hawker-owners-to-transport-athletes-to-the-2026-special-olympics-usa-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Textron Aviation Calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker Owners to Transport Athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Textron Aviation Calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker Owners to Transport Athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games<\/b><\/p>\n<p>WICHITA, Kan.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftxtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=1b03f7092b79d13d644aa0835fe7993b\">Textron Aviation Inc.<\/a>, a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Inc.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=5be0fad3fa10ffe383dcab14e49ff293\">Textron Inc.<\/a> (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2F2026specialolympicsusagames.org%2F&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=2026+Special+Olympics+USA+Games&amp;index=3&amp;md5=4d4694a42ffc8e90cfd2c97811b631e5\">2026 Special Olympics USA Games<\/a> in Minnesota\u2019s Twin Cities. The company is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners and operators to come together on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, to enable champions from all corners of the nation to travel to and from the host city, regardless of financial or logistical challenges.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250430812758\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250430812758\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250430812758\/en\/2455540\/4\/Special_Olympics_Airlift.jpg\" alt=\"Textron Aviation Inc. announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota\u2019s Twin Cities. (Photo credit: Textron Aviation)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Textron Aviation Inc. announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota\u2019s Twin Cities. (Photo credit: Textron Aviation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThe <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fairlift.txtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Special+Olympics+Airlift&amp;index=4&amp;md5=8c12b93c5b424084ae239380262d256f\">Special Olympics Airlift<\/a>, organized by Textron Aviation, mobilizes hundreds of volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker pilots and aircraft from across the country to create the world\u2019s largest peacetime airlift and provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Special Olympics athletes.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe Airlift is more than just a flight; it\u2019s about giving these champions the chance to shine and achieve their dreams on a national stage,\u201d said Ron Draper, president &amp; CEO, Textron Aviation. \u201cSeeing the excitement and anticipation on the athletes\u2019 faces as they embark on their journey to and from the Games is incredibly moving. We need Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers to join us in this heartfelt mission, volunteering their aircraft and time to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of these athletes and their families.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nSince the inception of the Special Olympics Airlift in 1987, Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners have transported more than 10,000 athletes and coaches to various Special Olympics World and USA Games. Owners and operators in every state are needed to donate the use of the following aircraft:\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nCessna Citation jets\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBeechcraft King Air turboprops\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBeechcraft Beechjet and Premier jets\n<\/li>\n<li>\nHawker jets\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nEach Airlift event builds on the success of previous years, continually growing in scale and impact. During the 2026 event, participating aircraft known as \u201cDoves\u201d are expected to touch down or takeoff from St. Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (KSTP) every three minutes throughout a 10-hour period.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Special Olympics Airlift is made possible by collaboration from influential industry groups such as the Federal Aviation Administration, Minneapolis Saint Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission\/KSTP, Signature Aviation, Special Olympics USA Games Local Organizing Committee and Special Olympics North America.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nBecome a Dove for this monumental nationwide aviation event by visiting <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fairlift.txtav.com&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=airlift.txtav.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=1abeafbbf1983802fc64004b197322a4\">airlift.txtav.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About Textron Aviation<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.txtav.com&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.txtav.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=9387ccb6cc8e28fd73a9b0d3bbcfe832\">www.txtav.com<\/a>| <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.defense.txtav.com&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.defense.txtav.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=0445e30face15e1e8a572dd4d59e3770\">www.defense.txtav.com<\/a>| <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scorpionjet.com&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.scorpionjet.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=79d141fd2a741b95520488f4b7a0ae24\">www.scorpionjet.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About Textron Inc.<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=54247081&amp;newsitemid=20250430812758&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.textron.com&amp;index=9&amp;md5=336d8b24bc95e92eaad7ea6dde18c53f\">www.textron.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About Special Olympics USA Games<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games\u2014scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota\u2019s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine\u2014is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs and United Healthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of over 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing diversity, equity and inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250430812758r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250430812758\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250430812758\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Rachel Williams<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Rawilliams@txtav.com\">Rawilliams@txtav.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>316.706.7201<br \/>\n<br \/>txtav.com\n<\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America Minnesota Kansas<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Sports Professional Services Philanthropy Transportation Travel DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Olympics Air Transport Aerospace Other Philanthropy Manufacturing<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250430812758\/en\/2455540\/3\/Special_Olympics_Airlift.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Textron Aviation Inc. announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota\u2019s Twin Cities. (Photo credit: Textron Aviation)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250430812758\/en\/2455547\/3\/Special_Olympics_Airlift_Ron_Draper.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Textron Aviation calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners to transport athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. 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The company is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners and operators to come together on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, to enable champions from all corners of the nation to travel to and from the host city, regardless of financial or logistical challenges. This press release features multimedia. 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