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Bell Completes SPINE Upgrades on First Two USMC H-1 Helicopters Bell Textron finishes initial SPINE structural and power upgrades on USMC AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters, starting a decade-long modernization.

2 weeks ago

Bell Textron completes first SPINE upgrades on USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. These aircraft now undergo flight testing at NAS Patuxent River before fleet-wide modernization. #BellTextron #USMC #HelicopterUpgrade
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Bell and Semper Fly Launch Bell 206B Training Facility in Oklahoma Bell Textron and Semper Fly Helicopters open a certified training facility in Norman, Oklahoma, expanding Bell 206B helicopter training for commercial and defense sectors.

3 weeks ago

Bell Textron and Semper Fly Helicopters launch a Bell Certified Training Facility in Norman, Oklahoma, focusing on Bell 206B training and U.S. Army defense programs. #BellTextron #SemperFlyHelicopters #Oklahoma
airpronews.com/2026/03/15/b...

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Pasadena Police Department Orders Two Bell 505 Helicopters for Fleet Upgrade Pasadena Police Department invests $12.6M in two Bell 505 helicopters outfitted with advanced tactical suites to enhance regional air support.

3 weeks ago

Pasadena Police Department orders two Bell 505 helicopters to modernize its fleet with advanced tactical suites by CNC Technologies. This upgrade enhances regional air support across 10 San Gabriel Valley cities. #BellTextron #Pasadena #LawEnforcement
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QuikTrip Adds Third Bell 429 Helicopter to Corporate Fleet QuikTrip expands its rotorcraft fleet with a third Bell 429 helicopter, announced at VAI Verticon 2026 in Atlanta, supporting executive travel.

3 weeks ago

QuikTrip expands its fleet with a third Bell 429 helicopter, enhancing executive travel across 18 states. Announced at VAI Verticon 2026 in Atlanta. #BellTextron #QuikTrip #VerticalAviation
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NTCSA Signs Deal for Seven Bell 407GXi Helicopters at Verticon 2026 Aviation News – The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement with Bell Textron Inc. for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support critical utility and maintenance operations. Announced at VAI Verticon 2026, this strategic acquisition aims to bolster the reliability of South Africa’s national electricity transmission grid through enhanced aerial support. The NTCSA, a primary guardian of South Africa's energy infrastructure, selected these aircraft as part of a comprehensive fleet modernization strategy.

3 weeks ago

#Aviation #SouthAfrica #Energy #Bell407GXi #BellTextron #Infrastructure #NTCSA #PowerGrid #Verticon2026 #Helicopters

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South Africa’s NTCSA Orders Seven Bell 407GXi Helicopters South Africa's National Transmission Company orders seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support powerline maintenance and national grid expansion.

3 weeks ago

South Africa's NTCSA orders seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support high-voltage powerline maintenance and grid expansion. The aircraft feature IFR capabilities and advanced avionics for utility missions. #BellTextron #SouthAfrica #EnergyInfrastructure
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Texas DPS Expands Fleet with New Bell 407GXi Helicopter Texas Department of Public Safety adds Bell 407GXi helicopter to support statewide patrol, surveillance, and rescue missions.

3 weeks ago

Texas DPS adds a Bell 407GXi helicopter to its fleet to enhance statewide air patrol, surveillance, and rescue missions. The purchase continues a 75-year partnership with Bell Textron. #BellTextron #TexasDPS #PublicSafety
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QuikTrip Corporation Expands Corporate Aviation Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter Purchase Aviation News – QuikTrip Corporation has officially signed a purchase agreement for its third Bell 429 helicopter, a move aimed at enhancing the company's executive mobility and operational reach. Announced during the VAI Verticon 2026 event, this acquisition serves as a key component of the convenience store giant’s ongoing corporate transport expansion. The agreement was finalized between Bell Textron Inc. and QuikTrip, marking a significant deepening of a long-term aerospace partnership.

3 weeks ago

#Aviation #Bell429 #QuikTrip #VAIVerticon #Helicopters #CorporateTravel #BusinessAviation #BellTextron #ExecutiveTransport #AviationNews

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Business AM - FR

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3 weeks ago

Les États-Unis dévoilent le X-76 : un avion à réaction expérimental qui n’a pas besoin de piste d’atterrissage Principaux renseignements Les États-Unis ont dévoilé un avion expérimental révolutionnaire, le X-76, conçu pour allier la vitesse d’un avion à réaction à la polyvalence d’un hélicoptère. Développé par Bell Textron dans le cadre du programme SPRINT (Speed and Runway Independent Technologies) de la DARPA, le X-76 vise à remédier à une limitation fondamentale de l’aviation. […]

Les États-Unis dévoilent le X-76 : un avion à réaction expérimental qui n’a pas besoin de piste d’atterrissage #X76 #AvionExperimentale #Aviation #DARPA #BellTextron

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Pasadena Police Department Upgrades Air Support Fleet with New Bell 505 Helicopters Aviation News – Bell Textron Inc. has announced a purchase order for two Bell 505 helicopters by the Pasadena Police Department, marking a significant modernization of the agency's law enforcement flight operations. This acquisition, unveiled during VAI Verticon 2026, aims to enhance public safety capabilities across Southern California by providing officers with more advanced aerial surveillance and response tools. The selection of the Bell 505 follows a long-standing relationship between the manufacturer and the city of Pasadena.

3 weeks ago

#AviationNews #Bell505 #PasadenaPD #PublicSafety #Helicopter #Verticon2026 #PoliceAviation #California #SanGabrielValley #BellTextron

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Bell Completes Critical Design Review for DARPA SPRINT X-76 Aircraft Bell Textron finishes Critical Design Review for DARPA's SPRINT program, advancing the X-76 aircraft to the build phase with runway-independent, high-speed VTOL capabilities.

4 weeks ago

Bell Textron completes Critical Design Review for the DARPA SPRINT X-76 aircraft, enabling manufacturing of a high-speed VTOL demonstrator. Designed for 400-450 knots cruise and runway independence. #BellTextron #DARPA #USSpecialOperations
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Above Memphis

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4 weeks ago

PlaneAlert ICAO: AA196F
Owner: BELLTEXTRON
Flt: N75TX C750
Time: 2026-03-09 08:16:42 CDT
Min Alt: 41000 ft

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Above Memphis

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1 month ago

PlaneAlert ICAO: AA196F
Owner: BELLTEXTRON
Flt: N75TX C750
Time: 2026-03-05 17:35:21 CST
Min Alt: 43000 ft

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Bell 429 Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with New Japanese Orders and Indonesian Delivery Bell Textron secures new Bell 429 helicopter orders from Japan's Nakanihon Air and completes a corporate delivery in Indonesia, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint.

1 month ago

Bell Textron expands in Asia-Pacific with new Bell 429 orders from Nakanihon Air in Japan and a corporate delivery in Indonesia. The twin-engine 429 meets HEMS and corporate needs in challenging terrain. #BellTextron #Japan #Indonesia
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Above Memphis

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1 month ago

PlaneAlert ICAO: AA196F
Owner: BELLTEXTRON
Flt: N75TX C750
Time: 2026-02-10 10:11:33 CST
Min Alt: 41000 ft

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Nakanihon Air Orders Two More Bell 429s for Japan’s Air Ambulance Missions Aviation News – Bell Textron is expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific after securing new Bell 429 helicopter orders in Japan and completing a recent delivery to Indonesia, boosting regional emergency and utility aviation capacity. Japan’s Nakanihon Air Co., Ltd. (NNK), one of the country’s largest helicopter operators, has signed an agreement to purchase two additional Bell 429 aircraft for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) missions.

2 months ago

#Bell429 #BellTextron #HEMS #AirAmbulance #HelicopterNews #AviationNews #JapanAviation #EMSHelicopter #Rotorcraft #AsiaPacificAviation

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Bell Selected for Next Phase of Army Flight School Program Aviation News – Bell Textron has been selected to advance to the second phase of the US Army’s Flight School Next competition, a program shaping the future of military pilot training. The decision keeps Bell and its industry partners in contention to provide a next-generation training solution for Army aviators. The Flight School Next program aims to modernize how the US Army trains pilots, with industry teams competing to deliver an integrated, turnkey approach.

3 months ago

#AviationNews #BellTextron #USArmy #FlightSchoolNext #Bell505 #MilitaryAviation #PilotTraining #DefenseAviation #Helicopters #Aerospace

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Scramble - Dutch Aviation Society

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4 months ago

Panama orders two Bell 407GXi

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Credit photo: Bell Textron

#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #ServicioNacionalAeronaval #SENAN #BellTextron #Bell407GXi

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Scramble - Dutch Aviation Society

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4 months ago

Bell helicopters on their way to Guyana Bell helicopters on their way to Guyana The expansion of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Air Corps continues. Two Bell helicopters started their long delivery flight to Guyana on 18...

Bell helicopters on their way to Guyana

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#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #GuyanaDefenceForce #AirCorps #BellTextron #Bell407GXi #Bell429

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Bell Textron Wins Six New Corporate Aircraft Orders in Europe Bell Textron secures six corporate aircraft orders in Europe, boosting 2025 sales to 17 and meeting diverse regional aviation needs.

4 months ago

🇨🇭🇬🇧🇵🇱 Bell Textron expands in Europe with 6 new corporate helicopter orders at European Rotors 2025. Models Bell 505, 407GXi, and 429 meet diverse regional needs from alpine terrain to urban flights. Total 17 corporate sales YTD. #BellTextron #Europe #Aviation
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MRO Business Today

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4 months ago

Bell secures six new corporate helicopter orders at European rotors 2025 - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News “Bell secures six new corporate helicopter orders at European Rotors 2025, boosting demand for the Bell 505, 407GXi, and 429 in Europe.”

Bell Flight, a Textron Inc. company, has secured six new corporate helicopter orders, including Bell 505s, 407GXis, and 429s, at European Rotors 2025, bringing its 2025 European corporate deliveries to 17.
#BellTextron #Bell505 #Bell407GXi #Bell429

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Bell Secures Six New Corporate Helicopter Orders Across Europe Aviation News – Bell Textron has confirmed six additional corporate helicopter orders in Europe, highlighting rising demand for its Bell 505, Bell 407GXi, and Bell 429 models across the region. The company announced the contracts at European Rotors 2025, revealing that customers from Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland placed the latest orders. With these deals, Bell’s year-to-date corporate sales in Europe have reached seventeen aircraft—an indicator of renewed market confidence and expanding corporate aviation needs.

4 months ago

#BellTextron #Helicopters #AviationNews #CorporateAviation #Bell505 #Bell407GXi #Bell429 #EuropeanRotors #Aerospace #AviationIndustry

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Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bell 505 surpasses 700 hours on blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel demonstrating reliable, daily use in training operations.

4 months ago

🇺🇸 Bell 505 helicopter exceeds 700 flight hours using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel, proving daily operational reliability without engine changes. A key step for greener aviation. #BellTextron #USA #SustainableAviation
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Bell Textron and TEREM-Holding Partner on Bulgarian Air Force Helicopter Maintenance Bell Textron Prague and TEREM-Holding establish local maintenance for Bulgarian Air Force Bell 206 fleet, enhancing operational readiness.

4 months ago

🇧🇬 Bell Textron Prague and TEREM-Holding partner to localize maintenance for Bulgarian Air Force's Bell 206 fleet, boosting readiness and reducing downtime.

#BellTextron #TEREMHolding #BulgariaDefense
airpronews.com/2025/11/24/b...

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Bell 525 Simulator Receives FAA Qualification for Pilot Training Bell Textron’s Bell 525 Flight Simulator earns FAA Level C approval, enhancing pilot training for advanced helicopters in offshore operations.

4 months ago

🇺🇸 Bell Textron’s Bell 525 simulator earns FAA Level C qualification, enabling pilots to log official training hours. This milestone supports advanced pilot readiness for challenging offshore missions. #BellTextron #aviation #USA
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