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Cessna Donates Aircraft for Special Olympics Airlift

February 26, 2026
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Textron Aviation Leads Effort to Transport Athletes Home

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.

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    Cessna Donates Aircraft for Special Olympics Airlift

    February 26, 2026
    1 min read
    Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions

    Textron Aviation Leads Effort to Transport Athletes Home

    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.

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      URL: https://media.txtav.com/262152-omani-and-jeanie-carson-named-inaugural-departure-day-dove-1-for-2026-special-olympics-airlift-donating-aircraft-and-crew-to-lead-athl/
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