What Happened
Industry Unites to Provide Transportation for Special Olympics Athletes
The National Business Aviation Association has announced its support for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, a nationwide aviation event that will transport hundreds of Special Olympics athletes to and from the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, is mobilizing volunteer pilots and aircraft to make the airlift possible. The event is expected to take place on June 19 and 27, 2026, and is part of a long-standing partnership between the Special Olympics and the business aviation community. The airlift is a testament to the generosity and unity of the industry, and NBAA is honored to stand behind this initiative. For more information, visit airlift.txtav.com. This event was first reported by Textron Aviation.