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