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• • July 22, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Aviation Community Unites for Special Olympics Airlift

  The Airlift reflects the power of community, dignity and belonging at a national scale. These videos capture the people, moments and relationships that made it possible in 2026.

• • July 21, 2026
  • Turboprop

  Beechcraft Denali advances through certification program with significant flight test progress

  The clean-sheet, single-engine Beechcraft Denali turboprop is progressing through the final phases of flight testing.

• • July 20, 2026
  • Turboprop

  Armed Forces of Malta Expand Fleet with Additional Beechcraft King Air 360ER for Maritime Patrol

  Textron Aviation announces the delivery of a factory-new, extended-range Beechcraft King Air 360ER to support the Armed Forces of Malta’s maritime patrol missions in the central Mediterranean.

• • June 19, 2026
  • Cessna

  Special Olympics Airlift takes flight nationwide; Dove 1 arrives at St. Paul Downtown Airport

  Approximately 130 Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft and volunteer pilots mobilize to transport more than 800 Special Olympics athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

• • June 9, 2026
  • News

  City of Wichita recognizes Textron Aviation-led Airlift that brings Cessna and Beechcraft community together for Spec...

  The City of Wichita has issued a proclamation recognizing Special Olympics Airlift Month, honoring a signature aviation initiative rooted in the city’s aviation heritage and led by Textron Aviation...

• • April 7, 2026
  • Turboprop

  Peruvian Army selects Beechcraft King Air 360C for multi-mission operation

  The Peruvian Army has signed an agreement to purchase a cargo door equipped Beechcraft King 360C aircraft to deliver critical services for communities across the country.

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