Approximately 130 Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft and volunteer pilots mobilize to transport more than 800 Special Olympics athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
For decades, the Special Olympics Airlift, led by Cessna and Beechcraft and organized by Textron Aviation, has transported athletes to the USA Games through an extraordinary act of generosity — air...
The City of Wichita has issued a proclamation recognizing Special Olympics Airlift Month, honoring a signature aviation initiative rooted in the city’s aviation heritage and led by Textron Aviation...
Organized by Textron Aviation in collaboration with Exclusive FBO Sponsor Signature Aviation, departure parties are held at select airports nationwide where athletes and coaches board Cessna, Beech...
Russ Meyer, longtime chairman and CEO and Chairman Emeritus of Cessna Aircraft Company, believed that all Special Olympics USA Games athletes deserve access, dignity and a journey that matches thei...
Support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift—see how dedicated volunteers like Dick Koenig and Bob Stangarone create unforgettable experiences for athletes.
Rhode Island athletes are gearing up for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, taking flight with the Special Olympics Airlift — a journey that marks the start of an unforgettable experience. Hear m...
For athletes, the Special Olympics Airlift is a defining moment. Hear the stories of three Kansas athletes as they prepare for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
As the launch donor in this year’s effort, the Parker-Hannifin Foundation exemplifies what the Airlift stands for: people coming together to lift others higher. Their early support reflects the ver...
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