Textron Aviation and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Up Through 2026 to Support Athletes
PARK CITY, UTAH (Nov. 8, 2023) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced a multi-year extension of Textron Aviation Inc.'s sponsorship, formalizing Textron Aviation as the organization's General Aviation Aircraft and Aviation Products Sponsor through 2026. As the manufacturer of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft and producer of more than half of general aviation aircraft worldwide, Textron Aviation's support provides funding, education and aviation career opportunities for athletes.
"Textron Aviation's generous support has enabled over a dozen athletes to learn to fly in recent years," stated Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "We are thrilled to see their sponsorship extended, providing more of our athletes with assistance as they pursue their athletic goals and long-term career aspirations."
Since its inception, 14 U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes have participated in the Take Flight Program to further their pilot training. Notable participants include 2023 World Champion and Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete Hanna Faulhaber, three-time Olympian and Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Jackie Wiles, and 2022 Olympic gold medalist and Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team aerials athlete Justin Schoenefeld.
"We are thrilled to support athletes of all ages across the country, many of whom have already discovered the benefits of private aviation in reaching mountainous training destinations," said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Customer Experience. "We're proud to continue our support of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and look forward to watching their athletes soar to new heights on the slopes and in the air."
The extension of this sponsorship links two of the leading organizations in their respective fields and provides opportunities for athletes and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization as a whole. Textron Aviation will continue to support the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation's New York Gold Medal Gala, the organization's most successful fundraising event, and the Gold Pass Program.
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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2023, competing in ten teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, nordic combined, Para snowboard, Para alpine, and ski jumping. In addition to the fully-funded elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success, and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight.
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