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Country music star Dierks Bentley signs on to support 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, inspiring pilots nationwide to a...

Multi-platinum country music artist Dierks Bentley has officially pledged his support for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift. In doing so, Bentley is calling on fellow pilots across the nation to jo...

How does flight planning work for the world's largest peactime Airlift?

We spoke with Shannon Peterson, regional sales director and Special Olympics Airlift chair delegate, to learn more about the highly coordinated event. Shannon previously participated in planning th...

Fueling more than flights: A conversation with the Co-Chairs of the Special Olympics Airlift

We sat down for Q&A with Special Olympics Airlift Co-Chairs Stephanie Harder and Jennifer Whitfield to learn more about what makes the event special. Harder, vice president, Communications & Public...

Calling all Doves: Join now, share your spirit! 🕊️

Textron Aviation is gearing up for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift and we’re calling on our incredible community to help make athletes soar. Volunteer aircraft — known as Doves — play a vital rol...

JOIN THE WORLD'S LARGEST PEACTIME AIRLIFT: BECOME A DOVE

Doves are a symbol of peace, and the Special Olympics Airlift is the world’s largest peacetime airlift, showcasing the power of aviation collaboration and community spirit. The prestigious “Dove” c...

General aviation community unites to support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

During the industry’s iconic Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, leading general aviation organizations — including EAA and General Aviation Manufacturer...

One year to go: The countdown to the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift continues

This time next year, the skies will fill with Doves, heart and a mission to support something legendary. On Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 27, 2026, more than 100 aircraft will take off across ...

Join us in making history with the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

Be part of a community of aviation leaders making a powerful impact and provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for athletes.

Textron Aviation calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners to transport athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA...

Textron Aviation 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 Olymp...

WATCH THE LARGEST PEACETIME AIRLIFT IN ACTION

Experience the Special Olympics Airlift, the largest peacetime airlift, as aviation heroes unite to transport athletes safely to the 2022 USA Games.

A SPECIAL BOARDING CALL

Customers, employees and industry partners around the U.S. are cheering on athletes participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games this week.

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