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Bell Helicopters a Brief History
The company was founded on July 10, 1935 as Bell Aircraft Corporation by Lawrence Dale Bell in Buffalo, New York. The company focused on...
Garth Calitz
Mar 30, 20222 min read


Enstrom Helicopter Facility to Re-open
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation filed for chapter seven bankruptcy earlier this year. The agreement comes with a new name: Enstrom...
Garth Calitz
Mar 23, 20222 min read


Bell’s HSVTOL Technology Development Hits New Milestone
After its unveiling in August 2021, Bell’s High-Speed Vertical Take-off and Landing (HSVTOL) concepts hit a new development milestone...
Garth Calitz
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Bell and Boeing Improve Maintainability of the Osprey
Bell has completed the first Nacelle Improvements Modification on an Air Force CV-22 Osprey. The aircraft is part of an ongoing upgrade...
Garth Calitz
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Enstrom Helicopter Closes After 64-Years
After nearly 65 years in business, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation was forced to close its factory doors on January 21 after declaring...
Garth Calitz
Jan 25, 20223 min read


End of an Era – Last Dauphin Delivered
Airbus has delivered the last Dauphin helicopter, an AS365 N3, to the Spanish Customs Service. This helicopter will reinforce the Customs...
Garth Calitz
Jan 25, 20222 min read


DEFIANT Executes FLRAA Mission
The Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing DEFIANT® successfully completed FLRAA mission profile test flights, including confined area landings...
Garth Calitz
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Bell 429 Surpasses 500 000 Global Fleet Hours
Bell Helicopters started the year with a major milestone, the Bell 429 surpassed 500,000 global fleet hours and continues to showcase its...
Garth Calitz
Jan 12, 20221 min read


FAA Issues Certificate Of Airworthiness For Type Certified S-70M
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed its certification of the S-70M Black Hawk helicopter, a new type designation, by...
Garth Calitz
Dec 14, 20212 min read


The Critical Role of Bell’s Aircraft in Firefighting Efforts Throughout Europe
Around the globe, Bell’s aircraft play an essential role in the ever-increasing need for aerial firefighting. With the frequency of...
Garth Calitz
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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