Textron Aviation Honors Couple for Leadership in Supporting Athlete Travel
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 after the Games. The Carsons join over 100 volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker owners and operators who have donated their resources to support athlete travel. This effort demonstrates the power of aviation and generosity, with the event having transported over 10,000 athletes and coaches since 1987, as reported by Cessna.