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Gallery: Special Olympics Airlift 2026 Wraps Up

The 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation, flew athletes and coaches back to their respective communities across the country June 27 after competing in the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Owners and operators of about 130 …

'Sky's the limit.' Community pitches ideas for future of Stratford Army Engine Plant site

When it comes to the old Stratford Army Engine Plant, everyone seems to have a story to tell. “I just remember my brother working down there when it was AVCO Lycoming, and then Textron," Amy Spivack-Cooney, of Stratford, says. "But it’s been …

3rd Circ. Won't Hear Appeal In Fatal Osprey Crash Suit

By Mike Curley ( June 29, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT) -- The Third Circuit on Monday denied a petition from the families of eight U.S. service members killed in a V-22 Osprey crash in November 2023 who sought to appeal the dismissal of their state court claims …

Special Olympics Airlift Returns 800 Athletes Home

Special Olympics Airlift Returns 800 Athletes Home About 130 aircraft volunteered for Textron Aviation’s mission to transport athletes from games The Special Olympics Airlift, held every four years, returned hundreds of athletes home from St. Paul on June …

The Navy can’t afford to slow-roll its new trainer, even as competitors drop

This is the latest in a series of semi-regular columns by Robbin Laird, where he will tackle current defense issues through the lens of more than 45 years of defense expertise in both the US and abroad. The goal of these columns: to look back at how …

Timeline From The Past: Hastings Store, Milford Machine Co.

From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews.        July 1, 1965 — A longtime landmark in northern Kosciukso County, the Hastings Store, five miles …

USMC awards $20 million contract for first autonomous ground vehicles

As the Marine Corps continues its pursuit of ground-based air defense against hostile drones and low-flying enemy aircraft, it’s making a milestone investment: a first-of-its-kind $20 million production contract for fully autonomous ground vehicles that …

Augusta-based E-Z-GO could be sold, Textron announces

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The parent company of E-Z-GO has announced it plans to split its products as Textron looks to become a “pure-play” aerospace and defense company. Textron’s specialized vehicles production headquarters is in South Augusta. On …

Textron Aviation Prague Mx Center Celebrates 15th Year

Factory Fallout: Manufacturing layoffs from Lucid Motors, Bell Textron, Schwebel Baking Co., and more

Special Olympics Airlift flies in athletes from across the country for competition

MINNEAPOLIS — Tires squeak on the runway every three to four minutes, announcing arrivals from Phoenix, Omaha, Orlando, other points across the country. The procession of Cessnas, Beechcraft, Hawkers, even a jumbo-sized Boeing 777, pulls up to two …

Navy takes delivery of LCAC 116 from Textron

June 16, 2026 The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 114 from Textron Systems, marking the latest addition to the service’s fleet of amphibious connectors. LCAC 116 is the latest SSC …

Textron Restarts Production of Enhanced M1117-Based Armored Vehicle for Ukraine 

Textron Systems has restarted production of a modified M1117 Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) for Ukraine with improved protection and increased payload capacity. The variant, known as the Mobile Strike Force Vehicle (MSFV), was originally produced for the …

Textron GSE Supports Special Olympics Airlift With Ground Support Equipment

Textron Ground Support Equipment (GSE), a Textron Inc. company, is supporting the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift by providing ground support equipment to help transport athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The company is supplying 16 …

Canada Suspends Griffon Helicopter Modernization Due to “Technical Complexity”

The Canadian government has ordered a halt to the nearly US$560 million life-extension program for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CH-146 Griffon helicopters, citing “technical complexity.” According to CBC News, the multi-million-dollar upgrade has run …

Sounding Board: Textron Aviation’s Kriya Shortt Circles Back

WICHITA—Kriya Shortt assumed the position of senior vice president of parts and distribution for Textron Aviation in January 2026, along with roles as president of McCauley Propeller Systems and Able Aerospace, a component repair and overhaul business …

AH-1Z Viper, UH-1Y Venom, and a subsidiary in Ukraine: How Bell Textron Plans to Rebuild Ukraine’s Military Aviation — ...

Phil Fickes, Director of Bell Textron Ukraine, on the AH-1Z Viper, the UH-1Y Venom, and why the American aerospace company sees Ukraine not as a wartime customer but as a future manufacturing hub. Ukraine’s combat helicopter fleet has long been built …

Catherine Babin Kyle Nelson

Wedding vows were exchanged by Catherine Babin and Kyle Nelson on Saturday, June 20, at The Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth. The Rev. Jay Clark of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church officiated. Joyce and Hunter Babin of Little Rock are the parents of …

HEICO vs. Textron: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Are you hunting for high-growth aerospace parts or a diversified industrial titan? Choosing between HEICO (HEI 1.70%) and Textron (TXT 2.10%) requires balancing an essential aviation parts provider with a premium valuation against a steady, multi-segment …

American IRA Hosts Expert Round Table on Self-Directed IRA Investing and Alternative Assets

Learn key strategies, rules, and risk considerations for using retirement funds to invest in alternative assets. SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American IRA announced that it will host an upcoming expert …

Journi launches DevOS to help organisations measure the ROI of AI coding tools

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Journi, the tech partner for growing businesses, has launched DevOS, a new platform designed to help organisations measure, manage and optimise AI-assisted software development …

Manufacturing Excellence Within SONUN's OEM/ODM True Wireless Earbuds Factory For Premium Audio

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For modern commuters navigating the rhythmic hum of a subway or fitness enthusiasts pushing through a final mile, the quality of their personal soundtrack is rarely a matter of …

How To Select A Reliable Customized Wireless Headphone Supplier For Global Market Expansion

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why do some emerging consumer electronics brands gain significant traction in competitive overseas markets while others struggle with product consistency or regulatory hurdles? The …

Brand Marketing LA Expands Real Estate Media Services with Zillow 3D Home Tours in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brand Marketing LA, a real estate photography company based in Los Angeles, today announced the expansion of its real estate media services with the launch of Zillow 3D Home …

Ruya Partners Backs Whiteshield with US$15M Private Credit to Scale the Sovereign Intelligence Layer for Governments

Ruya's seventh deal from its flagship private credit fund — and its first in sovereign intelligence — backs Whiteshield's policy intelligence layer. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruya Partners …

Brashawnee Johnson to Appear on Mompreneurs TV

FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brashawnee Johnson, entrepreneur and business owner, is set to appear on Mompreneurs TV, where she will share insights on overcoming adversity, rebuilding after setbacks, and developing the …

Latest Baggage Digital Twins Market Report by TBRC Covers Future Trends and Industry Forecasts

The Business Research Company's Latest Baggage Digital Twins Market Report by TBRC Covers Future Trends and Industry Forecasts LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The baggage digital twins market …

Global Airline Crew Uniform Market To Expand At 6% CAGR During The Forecast Period

The Business Research Company's Global Airline Crew Uniform Market To Expand At 6% CAGR During The Forecast Period LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The airline crew uniform market has …

Arthur Collier to Appear on Blue Collar America TV

FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Collier, founder of CC Concrete & Excavation and a specialist in concrete and excavation services, is set to appear on Blue Collar America TV, where he will share insights on …

Dr. Melissa Simmons Joins Women in Power TV

FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Melissa Simmons, public school business consultant and women’s leadership coach, is set to appear on Women in Power TV, where she shares how confident, solutions-focused leadership can …

Anopa Mwaramba to Appear on Kingdom Creators TV

FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anopa Mwaramba, researcher, Bible coach, and founder of the Nopa Foundation, is set to appear on Kingdom Creators TV, where she will share insights on Bible coaching, spiritual inquiry, and …

LoginRadius Directory Sync to Automate User Lifecycle Governance for B2B SaaS Ecosystems

Automated user onboarding and instant access revocation across IdPs protect against orphaned accounts, accelerate compliance for high-growth B2B platforms. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LoginRadius, a …

SIRIM Confirms Pavilion at ALE 2026 as First-of-its-Kind Data Centre Cooling Zone Takes Shape in Kuala Lumpur

Asia’s only lubricants & functional-fluids exhibition opens in September with a SIRIM pavilion, MITI & government support, a cooling-fluids showcase. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asian Lubricant …

BoardRoom Highlights Why Choosing the Right Corporate Service Provider in Singapore Is Critical for Business Growth

Choosing the right corporate service provider in Singapore is a strategic move that shapes compliance, efficiency and long-term business growth. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why choosing the right …

Why Reliability Matters for A High Quality Structured Packing Wholesaler

PIANGXIANG, JIANGXI, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the heart of a massive petrochemical refinery, a distillation column stands as a silent sentinel of production. For months, the facility has operated on a razor-edge schedule to meet …

JXKELLEY - Professional Demister Solution Factory: Tailored Technical Support for Complex Projects

PIANGXIANG, JIANGXI, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the dense mist of a high-pressure absorption tower, a subtle failure is often brewing. For an environmental engineer at a chemical processing plant, the visual of liquid carryover …

Key Advantages of Sourcing From A High Quality Activated Alumina Factory JXKELLEY

PIANGXIANG, JIANGXI, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the demanding environment of a large-scale air separation unit, the difference between continuous uptime and an unscheduled shutdown often rests on the performance of a few …

How JXKELLEY's High Quality Activated Alumina Factory Supports Global Process Efficiency

PIANGXIANG, JIANGXI, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Have you ever wondered why the drinking water in some regions remains crystal clear and safe despite naturally high mineral levels in the soil? Or how the air powering massive industrial …

High Quality Activated Alumina Factory: Delivering High-Performance Adsorption Solutions

PIANGXIANG, JIANGXI, CHINA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the demanding world of industrial purification, the subtle yet decisive factor that governs process efficiency is the unwavering consistency of adsorption capacity. In large-scale …