Bell 525 Relentless Resumes Flight Test Program
July 07 2017 - 1:28PM
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.
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“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.
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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
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