Bell Textron Inc., commonly known as Bell, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, is a premier manufacturer of rotorcraft and vertical lift aircraft. The company's product portfolio includes commercial helicopters, military helicopters, and tiltrotor aircraft, serving sectors such as aerospace, defense, emergency medical services, and offshore operations. Bell is renowned for its pioneering work in vertical flight technology, advanced aerodynamics, and autonomous flight systems, contributing significantly to the evolution of modern aviation. With a global presence, Bell supports clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, delivering innovative and reliable aviation solutions.
Bell Textron announces that its Nacelle Improvement Program has reduced CV-22 maintenance hours by 75 percent for the Air Force Special Operations Command.
Bell Textron and U.S. Marine Corps implement SPINE program to upgrade AH-1Z and UH-1Y platforms with enhanced electrical capacity and structural performance.
The U.S. Army's MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft is adopting a Modular Open Systems Approach to enable rapid, cost-effective upgrades and ensure the aircraft remains adaptable against evolving threats.
The FLRAA virtual prototype, an advanced simulator based on a digital twin, will help identify early tactics, techniques, and procedures through Soldier experimentation.
The six upgraded Bell 412EP helicopters delivered to the Indonesian Army, feature the BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit for enhanced situational awareness, reduced pilot workload, and improved operational efficiency.
The wind tunnel program validated the stability & control of the aircraft through the rotor fold & unfold sequence in flight, proving the concept is ready to move ahead into a flight demonstration.
Bell Textron announced the United States Army has approved the Milestone B decision for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), marking the beginning of the weapon system’s Program of Record (PoR).