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March 2026

• • March 2, 2026

  Textron Aviation launches donation campaign to support 2026 Special Olympics Airlift; continues nationwide call for v...

  Textron Aviation invites individuals, organizations and suppliers across the country to contribute to Special Olympics in support of the Airlift. Donations to the Special Olympics, a 501(c)(3) char...

February 2026

• • February 26, 2026

  Omani and Jeanie Carson named inaugural departure day Dove 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, donating aircraft and...

  As departure day Dove 1, the Carsons will guide the first aircraft lifting off from Minneapolis’ Twin Cities on Saturday, June 27, reuniting athletes with their families, hometowns and communities ...

• • February 19, 2026

  Prent Corporation Shares the Heart Behind Their Commitment as Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

  Prent Corporation knows what it means to show up for others. As a family-owned company with deep roots in community, they believe their responsibility extends far beyond business operations.

• • February 12, 2026

  Special Olympics spirit: Airlift Answers with Peyton Manning and athlete Andrew

  Sit in on a conversation with Peyton Manning and Special Olympics athlete Andrew about excitement for the 2026 Games.

• • February 11, 2026

  Call for Doves | Support Special Olympics athletes and represent your state

  Textron Aviation is calling on all Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners in the highlighted states with a heartfelt request.

• • February 5, 2026

  Airlift Answers: Peyton Manning with Special Olympics Colorado athlete Andrew

  Peyton Manning and flag football athlete Andrew discuss what makes the Special Olympics Games unforgettable.

January 2026

• • January 28, 2026

  Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners: Become a Dove and bring athletes to the Special Olympics Games

  Hear from arrival Dove 1 Prent Corporation and Special Olympics athlete Alise.

• • January 23, 2026

  The Special Olympics Airlift: A community uniting with purpose and heart

  Watch what Peyton Manning has to say about the Special Olympics Airlift.

• • January 21, 2026

  Ready to run, throw and score: Peyton Manning with Special Olympics athlete Andrew G.

  Watch Peyton Manning share a moment with Andrew G., a flag football athlete.

• • January 14, 2026

  The spirit of the Games with Special Olympics Airlift Honorary Chair Peyton Manning and Special Olympics athlete Andr...

  Special Olympics Airlift Honorary Chair Peyton Manning and Special Olympics athlete Andrew R. share a moment that says it all: ‘Oh yeah, I’m ready!’

• • January 7, 2026

  Prent Corporation named Dove 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, leading the way in championing athletes’ j...

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Prent Corporation will serve as Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, marking the very first aircraft to ...