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• • March 9, 2026
  • HSVTOL

  Bell Completes Critical Design Review on DARPA SPRINT X-Plane Program, Receives Official X-Plane Designation

  Following the completion of CDR, Bell will now begin building a brand-new X-plane with first-of-its-kind stop/fold technology

• • December 17, 2025
  • Future Vertical Lift

  Bell’s Collaboration with U.S. Army and NASA Validating the MV-75 FLRAA’s Flight Performance

  Engineers and test pilots from the Army and Bell MV-75 FLRAA team recently collaborated with NASA to conduct key testing for the MV-75.

• • August 18, 2025
  • Future Vertical Lift

  Maximum Adaptability: U.S. Army's MV -75 FLRAA Embraces Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)

  The MV-75 FLRAA program office rigorously evaluated over 1,600 distinct use case attributes provided by Bell.

• • August 13, 2025
  • Future Vertical Lift

  Bell accelerates MV-75 program for Army, invests large sums across DFW

  Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. is moving full speed ahead as the company prepares to deliver a prototype of the U.S. Army's next attack aircraft, the MV-75 FLRAA.

• • August 5, 2025
  • Future Vertical Lift

  Bell Textron hires general manager in Wichita to lead FLRAA production for Army helicopters

  Bell Textron appoints Adam Blackford as Wichita GM to lead accelerated FLRAA helicopter production, supporting Army modernization and aerospace jobs.

• • July 30, 2025
  • Future Vertical Lift

  Bell Showcases MV-75 FLRAA and Flight School Next Solution at Army Aviation Industry Days

  Bell attended Army Aviation’s Industry Days to showcase the MV-75 FLRAA and Flight School Next solution.

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