Textron Aviation Honors Couple for Supporting Athlete Travel Home

Textron Aviation has announced that Omani and Jeanie Carson have been named the inaugural departure day Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, donating their aircraft and crew to lead athletes home. The Carsons join over 100 volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker owners and operators who have donated their aircraft, crew, fuel, and time to transport athletes to and from the Special Olympics USA Games. This event, which has transported over 10,000 athletes and coaches since 1987, demonstrates the power of aviation and generosity. The announcement was made by Textron Aviation, as reported by Cessna.