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- 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
- 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 19, 2025
- Military
Bell Textron Prague and TEREM Holding Bulgaria Sign MOU to Provide Maintenance Support to the Bulgarian Air Force

Bell Textron Prague, a.s., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TEREM Holding Bulgaria regarding cooperation and mutual support ...
- 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.
- 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