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• • June 27, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Special Olympics athletes begin journey home as Special Olympics Airlift return flights launch

  Textron Aviation concludes the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, with Cessna and Beechcraft volunteer pilots flying athletes home from St. Paul.

• • March 6, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  In His Own Words: Russ Meyer on Leadership, Teamwork and Being Legendary

  Mr. Meyer leaves an enduring legacy of innovation, advocacy and service. Hear what it truly means to be legendary in his own words.

• • March 4, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Remembering Russ Meyer and His Enduring Legacy

  The Textron Aviation team is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Russell W. “Russ” Meyer Jr., the longtime chairman and CEO, and Chairman Emeritus, of Cessna Aircraft Company.

• • March 2, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Textron Aviation launches donation campaign to support 2026 Special Olympics Airlift; continues nationwide call for v...

  Textron Aviation invites individuals, organizations and suppliers across the country to contribute to Special Olympics in support of the Airlift. Donations to the Special Olympics, a 501(c)(3) char...

• • February 26, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Omani and Jeanie Carson named inaugural departure day Dove 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, donating aircraft and...

  As departure day Dove 1, the Carsons will guide the first aircraft lifting off from Minneapolis’ Twin Cities on Saturday, June 27, reuniting athletes with their families, hometowns and communities ...

• • February 19, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Ron Draper on the State of General Aviation: Innovation, Workforce and Looking Forward

  General aviation thrives with advanced technology, proactive talent training and global certification efforts, says Textron Aviation President & CEO Ron Draper at GAMA event.

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