August 14, 2025

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 Affairs, has been with Textron Aviation since 2012 and has previously supported the SOA in 2014 at Trenton and Orlando in 2022. Whitfield, director, ...

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August 8, 2025

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...

August 1, 2025

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...

July 23, 2025

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...

June 19, 2025

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 ...

May 8, 2025

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.

May 1, 2025

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...

June 22, 2022

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.

June 9, 2022

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.

June 5, 2022

HUNDREDS OF ATHLETES ARRIVE SAFELY IN ORLANDO THANKS TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AIRLIFT EVENT

Over 800 Special Olympics athletes and their coaches arrived safely and efficiently in Orlando for the 2022 USA Games thanks to Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers.

June 4, 2022

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AIRLIFT

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 4, 2022) – This morning, more than 120 Textron Aviation aircraft will depart from 28 states across the United States and land at Orlando Executive Airport with Special Olympics...

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