FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the
Bell 525 Relentless program has resumed flight test activity after
receiving experimental certificate renewal from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
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The Bell 525 is the world’s first fly-by-wire commercial helicopter and is designed to operate safely and reliably in austere environments with decreased pilot workload. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Today we have resumed a key element of the Bell 525 program,” said
Mitch Snyder, president and CEO. “Bell Helicopter has worked with the
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA since the accident
and we are confident in the resumption of flight test activity.”
“The team is focused on certification in 2018 and we are committed to
bringing this innovative and high-performing helicopter to market,”
added Snyder.
The Bell 525 is the world’s first fly-by-wire commercial helicopter and
is designed to operate safely and reliably in austere environments with
decreased pilot workload. The aircraft features the first
fully-integrated touch screen avionics suite designed for helicopters,
the Garmin G5000H®. Best-in-class payload, cabin, cargo
volumes, and passenger comfort complement the technological advancements
on the aircraft.
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About Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an
industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and
unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary
tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer
service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves
customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global
network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is
known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter,
Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO,
Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU
Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com
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