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NAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight status

Naval Air System, PAX River. — NAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight, this status is effective from March 8, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST. Naval Air Systems Command is issuing the flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey that lifting its grounding status. This decision follows a meticulous and data-driven approach prioritizing the safety Leer másNAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight status[…]

QuikTrip Corporation signs for second Bell 429 helicopter

Fort Worth, Texas (March 4, 2024) — Bell Textron announced the signed purchase agreement to QuikTrip Corporation for their second Bell 429 helicopter. QuikTrip Corporation, commonly known as QuikTrip (QT), operates a rapidly growing convenience store chain located in 18 U.S. states. QuikTrip Corporation plans to use the Bell 429 helicopters to seamlessly transport executives across its more Leer másQuikTrip Corporation signs for second Bell 429 helicopter[…]

Equinor signs the first Bell 525 purchase agreement

Anaheim, CA (March 1, 2024) – Bell and Equinor has signed the first purchase agreement for 10 Bell 525 helicopters for offshore operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), in North Sea. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. The Bell 525 offers Equinor superior technological innovation in terms of helicopter safety, reduced CO2 emissions, Leer másEquinor signs the first Bell 525 purchase agreement[…]

Flying through helicopter history of Air Force 37th HS

Story by Airman 1st Class Sarah Post, 90th Missile Wing F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo – The U.S. Air Force 37th Helicopter Squadron has a long history stretching back to helicopter arrival on F.E. Warren Air Force Base. During the construction of the Minuteman III ICBM system, civilian helicopters were contracted to shuttle working Leer másFlying through helicopter history of Air Force 37th HS[…]

US Army FMS delivers a Bell 429 to Guatemala

Story by Kristen Pittman, U.S. Army Security Assistance Command A Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopter was delivered in La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, as a result of a foreign military sale executed by the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command in Guatemala. December 12, 2023. The acquisition will enhance the Guatemalan military’s abilities to respond Leer másUS Army FMS delivers a Bell 429 to Guatemala[…]

Bell Helicopter delivers the 505th Bell 505

Mirabel, QC (November 20, 2023) – Bell Textron announced the delivery of the 505th Bell 505 helicopter to North America based operator, Austin Claborn. The aircraft will be configured for corporate transportation. “To mark this historic program milestone, Bell wanted to ensure the 505th delivery was a memorable event for our many employees that have worked on this Leer másBell Helicopter delivers the 505th Bell 505[…]

Marines UH-1Y Venom helicopters in aid to preserve the bighorn sheep

Story by 2nd Lt. Madison Walls, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK, California — U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303 provided aerial support to a multiagency operation in aid to preserve the life of the desert bighorn sheep in southern California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Nov. 3-5, 2023. Leer másMarines UH-1Y Venom helicopters in aid to preserve the bighorn sheep[…]

Bell Special Missions Aircraft: a platform for every mission

Bell Special Missions Aircraft (SMA) is the company’s response due the need for helicopter versatility as public safety and defense requirements continue to grow. As a pioneer delivering breakthrough innovations, Bell Helicopter is no stranger to providing dynamic solutions to maximize aircraft effectiveness. Bell’s Special Missions Aircraft (SMA) satisfies this need for versatility by taking Leer másBell Special Missions Aircraft: a platform for every mission[…]

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