Innovation

News releases

- November 24, 2025
- Commercial
Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel

In collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines, Bell shares long-term success with using SAF on the Bell 505
- July 9, 2025
- HSVTOL
Bell to Build X-Plane for Phase 2 of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Program

Bell awarded funding for X-plane build phase of SPRINT program
- June 27, 2025
- Military
First MV-75 Display at Army's 250th Celebration

Bell presents the MV-75 FLRAA at the Army's 250th Birthday, demonstrating next-generation assault aircraft capabilities and enduring Army collaboration.
- June 26, 2025
- Military
90 Years of Industry Influence: Celebrating Bell’s 90th Anniversary

Through every decade, Bell has created more than a mode of transportation – we’ve built instruments of change, survival and discovery.
- April 3, 2025
- HSVTOL
CBS Captures Bell’s Innovative Technology

Check out the new Economy 4.0 CBS documentary featuring Bell: “How Bell is Revolutionizing Helicopter Technology: The Future of Aviation and Battlefield Support,” launching April 3rd.
- May 28, 2024
- HSVTOL
Bell Awarded Funding for Phase 1B of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Program

Bell completes conceptual design phase for X-plane program