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Fort Worth’s Bell, Near Earth Autonomy To Partner on Pilotless U.S. Marine Cargo Helicopter
by David Seeley | May 1, 2026
An autonomous version of Bell Textron's Bell 505 helicopter could one day swoop into battle zones, delivering critical cargo and munitions to Marines on the ground—without putting a single crew person at risk.
by David Seeley |
Apr 14, 2026
Fort Worth-based Bell has announced an April construction start for its $632 million factory in North Fort Worth, which will build parts for the U.S. Army's MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. Collins—which operates facilities in Richardson and Haltom City—will be delivering five critical systems for the aircraft, which is replacing the famed Black Hawk helicopter.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 18, 2026
The factory in AllianceTexas will build parts for the U.S. Army's new Bell MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, which replaces the famed Black Hawk helicopter. The project, which was awarded in late 2024, could potentially be worth around $70 billion across the life of the MV-75 fleet.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 18, 2024
Two years after winning the U.S. Army’s biggest helicopter competition in 40 years—replacing the famed Black Hawk with a Future Long Range Assault Aircraft—Fort Worth-based Bell Textron announced a new factory in AllianceTexas will manufacture components for the next-gen tilt-rotor aircraft.
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The U.S. Army has approved the Milestone B decision for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, marking the beginning of the weapon system’s program of record. [Photo: Business Wire]
Fort Worth’s Bell Textron Gets U.S. Army Approval To Build ‘Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft’ Prototypes
by David Seeley | Aug 5, 2024
Slated to replace the Army's famed Black Hawk combat attack helicopter—and potentially worth $70 billion across the life of the fleet—Bell's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft deploys mature tiltrotor technology and innovative digital engineering. Bell says it will be "the most reliable, affordable, and high-performing long-range assault aircraft in the world."
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 27, 2024
The facility will support the "safe, rapid, and efficient" integration and test of next-gen fly-by-wire tiltrotor and mission systems, using a modular open systems approach for the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, Bell said.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 21, 2024
The Defense Post said the Vipers are expected to enhance Nigeria’s air defense capabilities and help uphold regional stability once delivered.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 22, 2023
Fort Worth-based Bell Textron's Bell 505 took flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel made from used cooking oil, other bio-based feedstocks, and renewable plant sugars. "This flight is a monumental achievement for sustainability and decarbonization in the rotorcraft industry,” said Michael Thacker, EVP of commercial business at Bell.
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Two DFW Companies Named Primary Suppliers for Virgin Galactic Spaceships
by David Seeley | Nov 3, 2022
Fort Worth-based Bell Textron and Red Oak's Qarbon Aerospace will manufacture major subassemblies for Virgin Galactic's next-generation Delta class spaceships. The production-model vehicles are designed to fly weekly with six passengers per ship, with production slated to begin next year.
“Bell and Qarbon Aerospace are established partners who bring know-how, ideas, and resources that will enable us to produce up to six new Delta class ships per year," said Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Feb 14, 2022
NASA is looking to shape the future of flight, and Bell is on board. Its drone was able to successfully detect and avoid other objects in the airspace while integrating with its ground-based radar surveillance system. Bell says the flight test will aid in expanding the industry, as things like drone delivery services and air taxi companies mature.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 1, 2021
The deal with the Arlington Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) could create up to 230 full-time jobs at the planned 50,000 square-foot facility, to be completed before the end of 2023. It's the first agreement struck by the AEDC; Bell Textron is expected to invest $22 million in the lab itself, reports the Star-Telegram.
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by Alex Edwards |
Feb 4, 2021
The demonstration marks the first point-to-point unmanned aircraft system delivery in North Texas—showing the future capabilities of commercial operations.
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‘Beyond the Aircraft’: Bell Unveils its Plans for the Future of the Smart Cities
by David Kirkpatrick | Jan 6, 2020
At CES 2020, Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. revealed its plans—which included a new evolution of its Bell Nexus air taxi design—to make on-demand air mobility available to everyone.
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