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FLRAA achieves Milestone B and enters next phase of development

PEO Aviation REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army’s Future Vertical Lift program took a major step forward as the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA, program entered the next major phase of development when the Army announced the approval of the FLRAA Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum on August 2, 2024. The decision came Leer másFLRAA achieves Milestone B and enters next phase of development[…]

SIEPU, the next US Marines Bell H-1 helicopter upgrade

AMARILLO, Texas – The Bell H-1 platform will receive a Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) to optimize the aircraft to improve mission capabilities, aircrew safety, and interoperability by increasing the electrical power capacity and support the integration of additional cabin capabilities. The first unit, an AH-1Z Viper, has arrived at Bell Amarillo Assembly Center to Leer másSIEPU, the next US Marines Bell H-1 helicopter upgrade[…]

Honda Airways purchases its first Bell 505 in Japan

Singapore (March 12, 2024) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of a Bell 505 helicopter to Honda Airways in Japan. Honda Airways, a subsidiary of Honda Motors, was established in 1964 by Souichiro Honda, the legendary founder of Honda Motors. Today, Honda Airways offers scenic flights using light aircraft and helicopters, Leer másHonda Airways purchases its first Bell 505 in Japan[…]

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[…]

Bell Service Life Extension for Canadian CH-146 Griffon

MIRABEL, QC, Jan. 17, 2024 — The Government of Canada signs a Service Life Extension to its Bell CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet. This contract with Bell Textron Canada Ltd. will extend the service life and maintain the existing capabilities of CH-146 Griffon helicopters to support the Canadian Armed Forces and keep Canadian citizens safe. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Leer másBell Service Life Extension for Canadian CH-146 Griffon[…]

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[…]

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