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Bell lays off 285 employees in Texas and Kansas
By Eric E. Garcia at Fort Worth Report
· June 4, 2026
· 2 min read
Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. announced the layoff of hundreds of employees — about 3% of the company’s workforce — at three of its facilities in Texas and Kansas. The defense contractor — which is ramping up production of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft — said a total of 285 employe
Key takeaway Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft — said a total of 285 employees are impacted by the reduction in force at Bell facilities in Fort Worth, Amarillo and Wichita, Kansas.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The layoffs at Bell Textron Inc. will be felt in the local economy, particularly in Fort Worth where the company is based and has a significant presence. With 285 employees impacted, including those in nonunion roles in Fort Worth, the reduction in force may lead to a ripple effect in the community. The defense contractor's decision to lay off employees comes as it invests $632 million in a north Fort Worth factory for the MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft, a project expected to create new jobs in the future. However, the current layoffs may pose challenges for workers in the short term, highlighting the complexities of the local job market. As Bell ramps up production of the U.S. Army's MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft, the company's long-term plans and investments in the area will be closely watched by local residents and officials, who will be looking for signs of economic growth and stability in the region.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. announced the layoff of hundreds of employees — about 3% of the company’s workforce — at three of its facilities in Texas and Kansas. The defense contractor — which is ramping up production of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft — said a total of 285 employe
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