US Army Names Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft ‘Cheyenne II’
The US Army has formally named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft the “Cheyenne II,” following its technical designation of MV-75 in May 2025.
Bell Textron Taps Collins Aerospace for Five Critical FLRAA Systems
Bell Textron has selected RTX’s Collins Aerospace to supply five critical systems for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
DARPA Explores Fold-Away Rotor Concept With New X-76 Aircraft
Runways could soon matter far less for the US Army as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency pushes ahead with the X-76 experimental aircraft.
US Army Shortlists Three Teams for New Helicopter Training Program
The US Army has approved three companies to continue their bid on the Flight School Next program, which seeks a new platform and related processes for basic helicopter training.
Bell Advances in US Army Flight School Next Competition
Bell Textron has advanced to the next round of the US Army’s Flight School Next competition to shape how future army aviators are trained.
Thai Navy Accepts Revamped 212 Helicopter From Bell Textron
Bell Textron has handed over an upgraded Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy as part of an operational life extension project.
Ukraine Eyes Bell Textron’s Viper, Venom Helicopters Under New Cooperation Pact
Bell Textron has signed several letters of intent with Ukraine in Washington, DC to explore potential helicopter supply and industrial collaboration.
Bell Taps Marotta to Build Power System for US Future Assault Helicopter
Bell Textron has contracted Marotta Controls to develop a power inverter for the US Army’s MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
Bell Textron Beats Aurora in DARPA X-Plane Program
Bell Textron has been chosen as the sole contractor for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) high-speed experimental aircraft initiative, beating Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences out of the competition.
US Army Accepts First MV-75 FLRAA Virtual Prototype
The US Army has accepted its first of two MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototypes developed by Bell Textron, with the second scheduled for delivery later this month to the Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Bell Lands First African Deal as Tunisia Orders 12 412EPX Helicopters
The Tunisian Air Force has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters, marking Bell Textron’s first African sale of this multi-role aircraft variant.
Airbus Team Pitches H145M Helicopter as Polish SW-4 Replacement
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Babcock and CAE to offer the H145M helicopter and related training services to the Polish Air Force.
US Army’s Next-Gen FLRAA Gets Official Name, First Unit Assignment
The US Army has officially designated its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and named the first unit set to operate the Black Hawk’s replacement.
GE to Equip US Future Assault Helicopter With Advanced Avionics
GE Aerospace has secured a subcontract from Bell Textron to design, develop, and deliver avionics systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.
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.
Bell Textron Canada Wins Upkeep Deal for Montenegro’s 505, 412 Helicopters
Bell Textron Canada has received a contract to provide maintenance and repair services for the Montenegro Armed Forces Bell 505 and 412 helicopters.
Integris, QinetiQ Partner to Supply Armor for US Army’s FLRAA Rotorcraft
Integris Composites and QinetiQ US will collaborate to enhance the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
US Greenlights Sale of Bell Textron 412 Military Helicopters to Zambia
The US State Department has approved the sale of Bell Textron’s 412 helicopters to the Zambian Defence Force.
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.
Bell Textron Picks Texas Site to Manufacture US Army’s FLRAA Components
Bell Textron has announced the selection of a site in Fort Worth, Texas, to house the component production works of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.
Integris to Supply Armor Systems for US Army FLRAA Program
Bell Textron has selected Integris Composites to supply armor systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.
Bell Textron Expands Center in Alabama
Defense contractor Bell Textron has completed the expansion of its center in Huntsville, Alabama, that will support administrative tasks for the company and its partners.
Bell Textron Selects Kansas Factory for US Army’s FLRAA Fuselage Assembly
Bell Textron has revealed its fuselage assembly site in Wichita, Kansas, for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.
