Bell, Boeing to Deliver Final CV-22 Osprey Aircraft to US Air Force
The final CV-22 Osprey transport and cargo aircraft has entered production, with its completion coming in the next few months.
Bell Bids Jet Ranger X for US Army Lakota Training Helicopter Replacement
Bell Flight is proposing its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light helicopter to replace the US Army’s UH-72 Lakota under the service’s new “Flight School Next” program.
US Navy to Receive More Ospreys From Bell, Boeing
The US Department of Defense has awarded Bell Boeing’s Joint Program Office a contract to provide CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for the navy.
Sri Lanka to Receive Military Aircraft From US, Pakistan
Sri Lanka is adopting more American Bell 206 helicopters and a Pakistani Chengdu J-7 aircraft to enhance the country’s air force capabilities.
Philippines Decommissions Combat Aircraft Used for Counter-Terrorism
The Philippine Air Force has decommissioned its last two pairs of AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft.
Kongsberg to Upgrade Norway’s Bell 412 Multi-Role Helicopters
The Norwegian Armed Forces has contracted defense giant Kongsberg to upgrade its fleet of 18 Bell 412 multi-role helicopters.
US Approves $600M AH-1Z Attack Helicopter Sale to Slovakia
The US State Department has cleared Slovakia’s request to procure 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters from Bell Textron.
Kenya Receives Military Helicopters From US
Kenya has taken delivery of the first batch of military helicopters promised by the US during the state visit of Kenyan President William Ruto.
Japan Coast Guard Orders More Subaru-Bell 412 EPX Helicopters
Subaru has received a contract to supply two additional 412 EPX utility helicopters for the Japan Coast Guard.
Ecuadorian Navy Helicopter Crashes, Second Mishap in Two Weeks
An Ecuadorian Navy helicopter has crashed in Santa Elena, killing crewmen Wilson Andrés Bohórquez Andrade and Jean Elías Ramírez Saltos.
US Marine Viper Helicopter to Get Electrical, Structural Upgrades
The first Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter to get a Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center.
Bell, Leonardo Team Up for NATO’s New Medium Lift Helicopter Program
Bell Textron and Leonardo have announced a partnership to strengthen their bid for NATO’s new medium lift helicopter program.
Bell Textron Wins $455M AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Contract for Nigeria
Bell Textron has been awarded a $455-million contract to deliver 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria.
US Confirms $1 Billion Viper Attack Helicopter Sale to Nigeria
The US Department of Defense has confirmed the sale of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria.
CAE to Provide Simulators for US Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft
CAE Defense & Security has been selected to provide simulators for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
US Military Grounds Fleet of Osprey After Crash Off Japan
The US military announced it was grounding its fleet of V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan.
Bell Textron Delivers First Ranger X Helicopters to Jordan
Bell Textron has announced the delivery of the first five of 10 Bell 505 Ranger X helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
Bell Textron Delivers Advanced H-1 Helicopters to Czech Republic
Bell Textron has announced the delivery of four advanced H-1 helicopters to the Czech Republic.
Astronics to Develop Power System for US Army V-280 Valor Aircraft
Bell Textron has signed a contract with Astronics Corporation to develop electrical power and distribution systems for the US Army’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft.
Bell Textron to Provide In-Country Maintenance for Czech Venom, Viper Helicopters
The US Navy has awarded Bell Textron a contract to provide local aircraft maintenance for the Czech Republic’s Venom and Viper helicopters.
UVision Demonstrates Helicopter Launch of Anti-Tank Loitering Munition
UVision USA and Axxeum recently launched a Hero 120 loitering munition from an airborne Bell 412EP helicopter.
Argentina Buys Six 407GXi High-Altitude Helicopters
The Argentinean Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to Bell Textron for the delivery of six 407GXi multi-role helicopters.
Lockheed, Boeing Lose $1.3B Future US Army Helicopter Protest to Bell
The US has rejected Sikorsky-Boeing’s protest regarding the $1.3-billion future vertical lift capability contract awarded to Bell Textron.
Czech Republic to Receive First H1 Light Attack Helicopter From US in May
The Czech Republic has accepted its first H1 light attack helicopters from American aerospace giant Bell Textron.
