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May 2026

• • May 29, 2026

  Cleared for takeoff: Communities rally behind athletes at Special Olympics Airlift departure parties

  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...

• • May 20, 2026

  Clipped Wings Returns to Support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

  As preparations continue for the 2026 USA Games, Clipped Wings’ return highlights the importance of community support beyond the flight itself.

• • May 14, 2026

  Flying for a purpose: Honoring the legacy behind the Special Olympics Airlift

  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...

May 2025

• • 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...