Innovation

News releases

- 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
- May 7, 2024
- Commercial
Bell Reveals Bell Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy Fly-by-Wire Operations

Fort Worth, TX (May 7, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today revealed its Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) based on the Bell 429 commercial aircraft. De...