Key Takeaways
- Omani and Jeanie Carson named inaugural departure day Dove 1.
- Donation includes aircraft, crew, fuel, and time.
- Transporting over 3,000 athletes from the USA Games
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has donated an aircraft and crew to lead athletes home at the conclusion of the Special Olympics USA Games. Omani and Jeanie Carson have been named inaugural departure day Dove 1 for the 2026 Airlift. The event aims to transport over 3,000 athletes from across the United States.