Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning will once again serve as Honorary Chair for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift organized by Textron Aviation.
The Special Olympics Airlift mobilizes hundreds of volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker pilots and aircraft owners to provide a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience for Special Olympics athletes. The Airlift will transport hundreds of athletes and coaches across the country to and from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
“I’m honored to once again serve as the Honorary Chair for the Special Olympics Airlift,” said Manning. “This event is about more than just transportation — it’s about lifting spirits and celebrating the incredible determination of these athletes. I’m proud to support this mission and encourage Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners across the country to join us in making a difference.”
Since its inception in 1987, the Special Olympics Airlift has transported more than 10,000 athletes to the USA Games. Known as the world’s largest peacetime airlift, the event exemplifies the power of aviation and community coming together for a greater cause, according to Textron Aviation officials.
For more information: Airlift.TxtAav.com, SpecialOlympics.org
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