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Aug
21
2024

Chicago Police Department Accepts Delivery of a Bell 429, Signs Purchase Agreement for two Bell 407GXis

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Chicago, Illinois (August 21, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department. The three aircraft will join the Helicopter Operations Unit’s existing fleet of all-Bell aircraft. 

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Jun
13
2024

Japan Coast Guard Signs for Two Additional SUBARU Bell 412EPX Helicopters

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Tokyo, Japan (June 12, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced that Subaru Corporation has signed a contract for two additional SUBARU BELL 412 EPX helicopters with the Japan Coast Guard.

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May
07
2024

Bell Reveals Bell 429 Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy Fly-by-Wire Operations

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Fort Worth, TX (May 7, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today revealed its Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) based on the Bell 429 commercial aircraft. Developed by Bell's Advanced Programs team, ALFA is dedicated to performing flight maneuvers with an aircraft safety system and executing autonomous fly-by-wire flights. The fly-by-wire integration was a critical step in future development of autonomous controls for Bell’s commercial aircraft, an emerging technology that aims to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety.

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Mar
13
2024

Honda Airways Purchases Its First Bell 505 Helicopter in Japan

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Singapore (March 12, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of a Bell 505 helicopter to Honda Airways in Japan.

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Mar
12
2024

Japan's First Designer Series Bell 429 Helicopter Sold to Japan General Aviation Service Group

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Fort Worth, Texas (March 11, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for Japan’s first Designer Series Bell 429 helicopter to Japan General Aviation Service (JGAS). JGAS is a leading Japanese aerospace organization offering aircraft sales and aftermarket support services.

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Mar
11
2024

Bell Announces Weapon Systems Integration Lab

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Arlington, TX (March 11, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the Grand Opening of its Weapon System’s Integration Lab (WSIL) in Arlington, TX. The state-of-the-art facility will aid in in the safe, rapid, and efficient integration and test of a next generation fly-by-wire tiltrotor and mission systems using a modular open systems approach (MOSA) for the United States Army’s Future Long- Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). 

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Mar
05
2024

QuikTrip Corporation Signs Purchase Agreement for Second Bell 429

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Fort Worth, Texas (March 4, 2024) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during HAI Heli Expo 2024 the signed purchase agreement to QuikTrip Corporation for their second Bell 429.

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Mar
01
2024

Bell Signs First Bell 525 Purchase Agreement with Equinor for 10 Aircraft

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Anaheim, CA (March 1, 2024) Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement with Equinor for the sale of 10 Bell 525 aircraft for North Sea offshore operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.

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Feb
29
2024

Bell Announces Delivery of a Bell 505 for Powerline and Pipeline Patrol

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Anaheim, California (February 29, 2024) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at HAI Heli Expo 2024 the successful delivery of a Bell 505 to Aerial Patrol. 

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Feb
28
2024

Bell Announces Bell 505 Dealership Agreement with Chinook Helicopters

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Anaheim,  CA (February 28, 2024) – Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today during HAI Heli-Expo that it has appointed Chinook Helicopters as an authorized Bell 505 dealership serving western Canada.

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Feb
28
2024

Bell and Leonardo Enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate cooperation opportunities in the tiltrotor technology domain

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Anaheim, CA (Feb. 28, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Leonardo S.p.A., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate cooperation opportunities in the tiltrotor technology domain.

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Feb
28
2024

Bell Receives Order for Four Bell 429s for Parapublic Operations

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Anaheim, CA (Feb. 28, 2024) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today an order for four Bell 429 aircraft for parapublic operations in the Middle East. These aircraft will join the 90 Bell 429s supporting law enforcement, firefighting and parapublic missions globally and add to Bell’s total fleet of 500 Bell 429s worldwide. 

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Feb
28
2024

Bell Signs Customer Service Facility Agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation

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Anaheim, CA (Feb. 27, 2024) Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has signed an Agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation to establish its role as an authorized Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) and provide service for Bell 212, Bell 412 and the SUBARU Bell 412EPX commercial aircraft. This new agreement further demonstrates both organizations’ dedication to providing exceptional customer support and showcasing Bell’s aircraft to customers in the Middle East region.

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Feb
27
2024

Bell Delivers SUBARU Bell 412EPXs to Two Southern California County Sheriff’s Departments

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Anaheim, California (February 27, 2024) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful deliveries of three SUBARU Bell 412EPXs, two to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and one to San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, during HAI Heli Expo 2024.

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Feb
12
2024

Bell Introduces Danny Maldonado as Chief Commercial Officer of Commercial Business Sales

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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has appointed Danny Maldonado as its Chief Commercial Officer. Danny is responsible for all of Bell’s global commercial aircraft sales, aftermarket solutions and customer service, and the Bell Training Academy. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of Textron Financial Corporation for nine years before returning to Bell.

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Nov
01
2023

Delaware State Police Department Honors 100-Year Anniversary with Bell 429 Purchase Agreement

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Fort Worth, TX (Nov. 1, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s by Delaware State Police (DSP). In addition to law enforcement operations, the Bell 429 will also aid in the completion of emergency medical services and search-and-rescue operations.

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Oct
31
2023

Life Flight Network Grows Air Ambulance Fleet

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Fort Worth, TX (Oct. 31, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, has added two additional Bell 407GXi helicopters and plans to accept delivery of an additional Bell 429 in December. With 22 Bell aircraft, Life Flight Network is the largest air medical operator of Bell helicopters in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.

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