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May
14
2026

Life Flight Network to Expand Bell Fleet with Three New Bell 407GXis

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Fort Worth, TX (May 14, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft. These new mission-ready Bell 407GXis will join their fleet to continue offering rapid response and exceptional emergency medical care across their extensive service area. 

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May
07
2026

Bell Celebrates Launch of Operations for Bell 429 Helicopters in Queensland Police Commissioning Ceremony

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RotorTech – Brisbane, Australia (6 May 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today celebrates the commissioning of three Bell 429 helicopters by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for use in North Queensland. With a total of six Bell aircraft in their fleet, QPS operates Australia’s largest Bell law enforcement fleet, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety and operational capabilities across Queensland.

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Apr
28
2026

Bell Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)

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Fort Worth, TX (April 28, 2026) -- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to explore solutions based on the MV-75 for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter (HSMUH) program, aligned with U.S. Government priorities and policies.

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Apr
28
2026

Bell Celebrates Grand Opening of the MV-75 Cheyenne Wichita Assembly Center

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Wichita, KS (April 27, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the opening of its Wichita Assembly Center (WAC) for the MV-75 Cheyenne fuselage assembly in Wichita, KS. Bell began fuselage manufacturing operations at the facility in October of 2025, as a part of the acceleration initiative directed by the U.S. Army.  

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Apr
22
2026

Bell Announces Three New Orders for Corporate-Configured Bell 429s in Europe

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Friedrichshafen, Germany (April 22, 2026) - Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has successfully signed purchase agreements for three Bell 429s for VIP operators in the United Kingdom and Estonia, strengthening the platforms’ stronghold throughout Europe.

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Apr
20
2026

Nacelle Improvement Elevates Bell Boeing V-22 Readiness

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Amarillo, TX (April 20, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced initial results and benefits from more than 10,000 flight hours of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) CV-22 Ospreys with the Nacelle Improvement (NI) Program. The first of nine CV-22s with the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base received the NI upgrade in 2021, and the program has produced a 75 percent reduction in maintenance hours resulting in a significant boost in operational readiness and maintainability.

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Apr
07
2026

Bell Selected for Phase Four of Flight School Next Competition

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Fort Worth, TX (April 07, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been selected for the fourth phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition.

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Apr
07
2026

Bell Sets New Records in Latin America

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FIDAE – Santiago, Chile (April 7, 2026) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at FIDAE 2026 that the Bell 505 has set a new record for the number of aircraft orders in Latin America in 2025. This achievement highlights the growing demand the region has seen for the Bell 505 and its multi-mission capabilities.

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Feb
05
2026

BELL SHOWCASES ADVANCED VERTICAL LIFT SOLUTIONS AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION AT SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2026

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Singapore Airshow (3 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, kicks off 2026 with a strong presence at the Singapore Airshow, one of Asia's premier aerospace and defense exhibitions. Building on its 90-year legacy of innovation, Bell continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing aviation capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Nov
25
2025

Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Cologne, Germany (November 24, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key milestone that showcases Bell’s commitment to SAF usage and builds on its sustainability practices in its flight operations.

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Apr
10
2025

Bell Announces First Purchase Agreement for SUBARU Bell 412EPX for Commercial Operations in Europe

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Friedrichshafen, Germany (April 9, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at Aero Friedrichshafen its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior and Croatia Ministry of Interior. 

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Apr
07
2025

CBS Captures Bell’s Innovative Technology

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Check out the new Economy 4.0 CBS documentary featuring Bell: “How Bell is Revolutionizing Helicopter Technology: The Future of Aviation and Battlefield Support,” launching April 3rd. This documentary showcases Bell’s innovative revolutionary aircraft and analyze society's transition towards an Interconnected and technologically advanced economy.

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Mar
27
2025

South Australia Police Welcomes Bell Into Fleet With Purchase of Two Bell 429s

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Victoria, Australia (March 27, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced Toll Aviation, with the Government of South Australia, has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to support the South Australia Police (SAPOL) aerial capability. Upon the aircraft delivery, SAPOL will become Australia’s third law enforcement agency to integrate this model into its fleet. Operations are scheduled to commence on 1 October 2027.

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