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Jul
21
2026

Bell Celebrates the First IFR-Configured Bell 407GXi Order in the United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom (July 21, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it received a signed purchase agreement for an IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the first time that the platform with an IFR configuration kit will be operated by a customer in the United Kingdom. 

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Jul
21
2026

entrol develops a customized Bell 214B simulator for Australia’s McDermott Aviation

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Madrid, July x, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces a new milestone in its global expansion: the development of its first Bell 214B simulator, to be operated by McDermott Aviation in Australia. The contract, initiated with the first milestone payment in June 2026, represents a major engineering breakthrough in heavy-lift helicopter simulation, with the installation scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.

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Jul
20
2026

Bell Marks the Delivery of the 700th Bell 505 During Farnborough International Airshow

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London, United Kingdom (July 20, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it has delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator, highlighting the platforms’ popularity in the corporate aircraft segment.

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Jul
17
2026

Launching an Aviation Unit with Chino Police Department

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APSCON - Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 17, 2026) Across the country, law enforcement agencies have grown increasingly interested in turning to aviation units to meet the evolving demands of public safety missions. Since accepting delivery of their new Bell 505 last year, California’s Chino Police Department has integrated airborne support into daily operations, enabling their ability to respond to calls, coordinate resources, and protect the communities they serve.

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Jul
16
2026

Texas A&M Forest Service to add Two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs to Fleet

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APSCON - Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 16, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order for two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs by Texas A&M Forest Services, the lead wildfire and forest management organization in Texas. These will be the first Bell aircraft to join the Texas A&M Forest Service fleet as part of a master purchasing agreement, which includes options for additional aircraft. With these new additions, the agency will be enabled to better serve citizens and support rapid response times during critical missions across the state.

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Jul
10
2026

Bell 407GXi Public Safety Solution on Display at the Airborne Public Safety Conference

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For decades, Bell has partnered with public safety agencies around the world, delivering reliable, mission-ready aircraft that operators trust when on the job. As a leader in airborne law enforcement and search-and-rescue (SAR) solutions, Bell continues to support operators with platforms designed for readiness, precision, and adaptability in the field.

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Jun
11
2026

Bell Completes First Two Wing Structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne

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Fort Worth (June 11, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has successfully completed the assembly of two wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne, marking a significant milestone in the development of the next-generation aircraft.  Bell will integrate these wings into the first two MV-75 test aircraft, advancing the program’s build process.

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May
31
2026

Texas Department of Public Safety Accepts Delivery of Bell 407GXi

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Austin, TX (May 28, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new Bell 407GXi. This delivery comes on the heels of an announcement made during Verticon earlier this year highlighting the purchase order of the new Bell 407GXi to Texas DPS.

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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
01
2026

Bell Selected by Near Earth Autonomy to Provide Bell 505 Airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL Program

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Fort Worth, Texas (April 30, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it was selected by Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) as a partner on the prototyping of an autonomous Bell 505 for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Resupply Vehicle - Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program. The goal of the program is to prototype an uncrewed logistics aircraft ready for tactical-edge resupply in contested environments and serve as a middle-weight uncrewed logistics asset. 

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