Global helicopter manufacturer Bell Textron Inc. has returned to Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England for one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious luxury automotive events. Bell is showcasing two static models at this year’s show: the Bell 407GXi Designer Series and the Bell 505, reinforcing Bell’s long-established aerial presence in the United Kingdom.
Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded $43,215,352 for an undefinitized contract action delivery order (N00383-26-F-0083) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement N00383-22-G-ZL01 for the procurement of 32 gearboxes in support of H-1 helicopters sold to the Czech Republic under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. All work will be performed in Fort
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. This marks a major milestone as Bell’s first facility in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer specialized hydraulic services, reinforcing the company’s commitment to comprehensive aftermarket support across Australia and
Bell Textron has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. The company claims this is a major milestone as Bell’s […]
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Department of Navy. This base plus three option years contract provides the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on up to 49 U.S. Marine Corp AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft.
Bell Textron Inc., announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially commenced aerial policing operations utilizing the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ceremony held at the Komaki Airport in Nagoya, Japan, celebrated the milestone, which commemorates the Bell 505 as the first aircraft of its type deployed for
Aviation News – Aichi Prefectural Police Debut Bell 505 Helicopter in Historic Regional First Bell Textron Inc. and the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially...
Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have commenced aerial policing operations utilising the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ceremony held at […]
Bell Textron has been awarded an estimated US$300 million contract by the U.S. Department of the Navy to upgrade up to 49 U.S. Marine Corps H-1 helicopters under the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) programme. The contract covers the modernisation of 21 UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters and 28 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5 AugBell Textron has been awarded an estimated US$300 million contract by the US Department of the Navy to upgrade up to 49 US Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters under the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) programme. The firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract covers Phase 3.0 of the SPINE […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm28 JulBell Textron Inc., company, announced the order for two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs by Texas A&M Forest Services, the lead wildfire and forest management organization in Texas. These will be the first Bell aircraft to join the Texas A&M Forest Service fleet as part of a master purchasing agreement, which includes options for additional aircraft. With
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it received a signed purchase agreement for an IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the first time that the platform with an IFR configuration kit will be operated by a customer in the United Kingdom. “Our team is honored to celebrate this signing and expand our Bell 407GXi offerings to customers in the United Kingdom,” said Robin Wendling, managing director, Europe, Bell. “The Bell 407GXi
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a new milestone of 240,000 flight hours for the Bell Training Academy (BTA), reflecting Bell’s ongoing dedication to safety, capability and innovative learning. The academy continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of pilot and maintenance training, supporting growing demand from commercial and
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it has delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator, highlighting the platforms’ popularity in the corporate aircraft segment. “Our team is honored to ring in this Bell 505 milestone right here at the Farnborough International Airshow,” said Robin Wendling, managing director,
RTX announced that its Collins Aerospace business has been selected by Bell Textron, a Textron company, to supply…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim14 JulAviationNews – Bell Textron has officially unveiled a full-size mockup of the next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor at the Farnborough International Airshow, marking its major international...
Bell Textron has completed assembly of two wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne, marking a key step in the development of the next-generation tiltrotor aircraft. The wings will be integrated into the first two MV-75 test aircraft, moving the programme into the next stage of its build process. Bell said the milestone reflects progress in […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm15 JunBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has successfully completed the assembly of two wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne, marking a significant milestone in the development of the next-generation aircraft. Bell will integrate these wings into the first two MV-75 test aircraft, advancing the program’s build process. The tiltrotor wing is a key piece
Aviation News – Bell Textron Inc. has successfully completed the assembly of the first two wing structures for its new MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft. This production...
Bell Textron is cutting 285 jobs across facilities in Texas and Kansas as the company adjusts staffing tied…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope10 Jun