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Textron Hands Over Pink King Air to Wheels Up

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Key Takeaways:

  • Wheels Up launched its first annual breast cancer awareness initiative with the introduction of its "Pink Plane," a specially-painted Beechcraft King Air 350i.
  • The initiative aims to raise over $1 million for the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
  • Funds will be generated through a $500 donation for each new member joining in October and a "fly-a-thon" encouraging current members to pledge donations based on flight hours or make one-time contributions.
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Last week, Textron Aviation handed over the keys of the 45th aircraft in the Wheels Up fleet — the first-ever pink Beechcraft King Air 350i.

Beginning service October 1, Pink Plane is the flagship for Wheels Up’s first annual breast cancer awareness initiative to raise funds for the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

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