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Prent Corporation Named Dove 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift Arrivals, Leading the Way in Championing Athletes’ Journeys
WICHITA, Kan., January 07, 2026--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Prent Corporation will serve as Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, marking the very first aircraft to land at St. Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field on Friday, June 19. This historic arrival will officially launch the nationwide mission to transport athletes and coaches to the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
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