Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold
Bell suspended the flight test program until it learns more about the cause of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle.
The remaining Bell 525 test fleet, which includes FTV2 (in photo) and FTV3, have been grounded in the wake of the July 6 crash of FTV1 in Texas. Bell is continuing with all non-flight certification and program activities, but does "not have an estimate as to when flight testing might resume or the length of delay in certification or first deliveries.” (Photo: Bell Helicopter)
The remaining Bell 525 test fleet, which includes FTV2 (in photo) and FTV3, have been grounded in the wake of the July 6 crash of FTV1 in Texas. Bell is continuing with all non-flight certification and program activities, but does "not have an estimate as to when flight testing might resume or the length of delay in certification or first deliveries.” (Photo: Bell Helicopter)