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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Deliveries and Revenues Rise in Q2

Bell delivered 36 commercial helicopters, up from 32 in Q2 2025, although segment profit slipped 6%
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Training and Workforce

Bell Training Academy Reaches New Flight Hour Peak

The company offers training in the U.S., Spain, and Singapore
pilot and student in helicopter
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Hits 700 Deliveries at Farnborough Airshow

Type has logged more than 390,000 flight hours
Bell’s 700th Bell 505 delivery went to a private VIP operator at Farnborough 2026, as the type surpasses 390,000 flight hours across more than 55 countries.
Rotorcraft

Cheyenne II Tiltrotor Accelerates Toward First Flight

Completed sub-assemblies are coming together for the first test vehicles
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II
Accidents

NTSB Eyes Goose Strike in Fatal Hudson Helicopter Crash

Smithsonian analysis found goose remains on rotor blades
anced surveillance video with sequential images depicting the helicopter’s flight and breakup.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Three 429s to UK, Estonia VIP Operators

VIP interior can accommodate up to seven passengers
Bell 429 helicopter cabin
Rotorcraft

Bell Q1 Revenues Climb, Commercial Helo Deliveries Drop

Bell delivered 20 commercial helicopters in Q1 of this year, compared to 29 in Q1 2025
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Rotorcraft

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi
Bell Textron signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation.
Training and Workforce

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities
Pictured left to right: Michael Sanford, Business Development and Owner; Brandi Rector, CEO and Founder; Chad Sparks, General Manager, Bell Training Academy
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features
Bell 429 VVIP interior Verticon 2026