Bell Announces MOU for US Army’s Flight School Next Industry Collaborators

Bell Textron has entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with V2X, DigiFlight, Delaware Resource Group (DRG), and TRU Simulation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., to initiate collaboration on the strategic development of Bell’s proposal for the US Army’s Flight School Next program.

Bell and these four companies possess a strong history of industrial collaboration and expertise across the diverse disciplines necessary for implementing modern, high-tech, and rigorous training programs. This partnership will be essential in providing a comprehensive training solution for future Army aviators.

“Bell has been a trusted provider of military pilot training since 1946,” said Jeff Schloesser, executive vice president, Strategic Pursuits, Bell. “This group of companies represent a collective commitment to delivering a trusted, high-performing, technologically advanced and low-risk aviator training program to the Army customer that will ensure they are prepared for dynamic and challenging combat environments.”

The Bell 505 is a versatile five-seat aircraft engineered for reliability and efficiency, incorporating advanced technology to address the needs of contemporary flight training. It is equipped with a fully integrated Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite and a Safran Arrius 2R engine featuring dual-channel FADEC, making it an excellent choice for military training.