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2025
4 November

ReleaseTRU Simulation receives Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau qualification for the Subaru Bell 412EPX Flight Training Device, delivering next-level realism to rotorcraft training operators in Japan

15 May Two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs mark Bell Textron Canada's 6,000th delivery, joining the Sûreté du Québec fleet via the provincial transport ministry.

Bell hits 6,000 commercial aircraft milestone

Two Subaru Bell 412EPXs have been delivered to the Sûreté du Québec police force, marking nearly 40 years of output from the Mirabel factory.

2024
7 May

ReleaseBell reveals Bell 429 Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy fly-by-wire operations

2023
21 April

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

2022
9 March

ReleaseSafran and Bell to collaborate on sustainable aviation fuel initiative for Bell 505

2021
29 September

ReleaseBell Textron Canada celebrates 35 years of excellence in Canada

9 June

ReleaseAutopilot system for Bell 505 certified in the United Kingdom

20 May

ReleaseSubaru new helicopter Subaru Bell 412 EPX starts delivery

11 May

ReleaseBell announces delivery of 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

26 April

ReleaseBell partners with Government of Quebec to develop green technology

15 April Bell will offer the Bell 525 in the upcoming tender for the renewal of the helicopter fleet for the Bundespolizei.

Bell teams with German suppliers for 525 pitch

Seven businesses based in Germany have been signed up as suppliers to Bell as the company promotes its 525 model for law enforcement service there. The local police are a long-standing Bell customer.

2020
14 December

ReleaseBell Showcases EDAT Demonstrator during Aero-Montreal's International Aerospace Innovation Forum

3 December

ReleaseBell Electrically Distributed Anti-Torque demonstrator wins Popular Science "Best of What's New in Aerospace" award

4 November

Canadian group will streamline air mobility sector development

A consortium of Canadian aerospace companies have joined forces to focus on developing advanced air mobility solutions. Operating in urban skies is going to involve close cooperation with regulators.

23 September

ReleaseBell announces collaboration agreement for new Bell 429 law enforcement demonstrator in Germany

27 July

ReleaseBell 505 receives type acceptance in Tanzania

16 June

ReleaseGE Aviation selected by Bell Textron for aircraft Health Awareness System

22 April

ReleaseBell 525 Relentless completes noise testing milestone

19 February

ReleaseBell reveals revolutionary technology: electrically distributed anti-torque (EDAT)

4 February

ReleaseBell selects Genesys Aerosystems' HeliSAS as an option for the Bell 505

27 January

ReleaseAstronautics provides Badger Pro+ integrated flight display system for Bell 412EPX and Bell 429 new production rotorcraft

2019
5 September

ReleaseGarmin G1000H NXi-equipped Bell 407GXi helicopter achieves IFR certification

2 August

ReleasePulselite bird strike prevention system becomes standard equipment on the Bell 407GXi

4 June

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X receives certification for high-altitude operations

18 April

ReleaseBell announces role for Ozark facility in proposal for US Navy Trainer replacement

25 March

ReleaseGE Aviation's CT7-2F1 receives FAA certification

22 February

ReleaseGovernment of Quebec supports Bell project

13 February

ReleaseBELL 407GXI certified in China

2018
25 December

ReleaseSubaru started flight test of the prototype of New Utility Helicopter for JMOD

29 October

ReleaseBell 407GXi certified by Federal Aviation Administration and celebrates first customer delivery

14 August

ReleaseBell 525 completes hot weather testing

31 May

ReleaseFourth Bell 525 flight test vehicle takes flight

14 May

ReleaseBell 505 receives certification in China

15 April

ReleaseGAR Electroforming receives a 5 year contract from Bell Helicopter

26 February

ReleaseBell launches new Bell 407GXi

2017
12 December

ReleaseBell Helicopter's Mirabel facility celebrates completion of its 5,000th aircraft

12 November

ReleaseEuropean Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) grants Bell 505 Jet Ranger X certification

7 July

ReleaseBell 525 Relentless resumes flight test program

8 June

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves FAA certification

9 February

ReleaseNew helicopter showcases the talent of Quebec's aerospace workers

2016
21 December

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves type certification

1 November

ReleaseBell Helicopter, Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. and Xi'an Helicopter Company Ltd. sign agreement for future collaboration

28 September

ReleaseBell Helicopter and Mecaer Aviation Group introduce the MAGnificent interior for the Bell 525 Relentless

19 May

ReleaseBell Helicopter announces program relocations to optimize manufacturing capabilities

9 March

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X moves forward with velocity

2015
2 September

ReleaseBell Helicopter congratulates Fuji Heavy Industries on Japanese Ministry of Defense UH-X contract award

30 July

ReleaseBell Helicopter and BIRD Aerosystems present the Bell 407 ASIO, airborne information surveillance and reconnaissance solution

1 July

ReleaseBell 525 Relentless makes successful first flight

26 May

ReleaseBell Helicopter and JSC Ural Works of Civil Aviation collaborate to create 407GXP assembly capabilities in Russia

20 April

ReleaseAmetek Ameron wins contract for fire suppressant systems aboard Bell Relentless 525 helicopters