Bell AH-1Z

News releases

- July 27, 2026
- Military
Bell Awarded Contract for SPINE Upgrades to H-1 Fleet

Contract will provide the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrade to 49 H-1 aircraft at Amarillo Assembly Center
- April 17, 2026
- Military
Bell Textron Establishes Entity in Ukraine

Bell Textron Inc. announced its formation of a subsidiary in Ukraine with plans to open a dedicated office as part of its long-term approach to industrial cooperation in the country.
- March 17, 2026
- Military
Bell Completes SPINE Upgrades on First Two H-1 Aircraft

The first AH-1Z and UH-1Y to be completed under the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) program, formerly SIEPU, have left the Amarillo Assembly Center
- October 20, 2025
- Military
Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine

The helicopter manufacturer has signed LOIs to explore cooperative opportunities with Ukraine including the supply of aircraft
- August 27, 2025
- Military
Recognizing Excellence: Bell Sponsors Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron of the Year Award

Bell sponsors the HMLA of the Year Award, recognizing HMLA-367 for superior performance with AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters in 2025.
- May 28, 2025
- Military
Soaring Through Cinema: The Legacy of Bell Aircraft in Hollywood Films

Check out the V-22 Osprey in action during the newest Mission Impossible movie.