Innovation

News releases

- April 30, 2026
- Military
Bell Selected by Near Earth Autonomy to Provide Bell 505 Airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL Program

Bell to work with Near Earth Autonomy to develop an uncrewed aerial logistics aircraft with the Bell 505 platform to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ autonomous aerial operations
- March 10, 2026
- Innovation
Bell and Semper Fly Helicopters Establish New Certified Training Facility

Bell and Semper Fly gathered during VAI Verticon to celebrate this announcement
- 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
- 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.

Relentless Pursuit - Bell 525 Team Talks w/Air International on the 525's multi-mission capabilities

GE Aerospace selected by Bell for V-280 Valor Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft | GE Aerospace

The Québec government announces over $47 million to support 4 mobilizing aerospace projects

Not just a helicopter company: Bell makes a play for the future of vertical lift

Virgin Galactic Announces Primary Suppliers for Delta Class Spaceships

New supersonic corridor named “Bell X-1 Supersonic Corridor” unveiled at Edwards AFB