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Bell Textron awarded $43.2M contract for advanced helicopter parts
By Eric E. Garcia at Fort Worth Report
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Weeks after laying off about 3% of its workforce, Bell Textron Inc. was awarded a $43.2 million defense contract for parts needed to produce advanced helicopters. The Fort Worth -based contractor will provide 32 gearboxes for Bell’s military helicopters — AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom — developed under
Key takeaway The Fort Worth-based contractor will provide 32 gearboxes for Bell’s military helicopters — AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom — developed under the U.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The $43.2 million defense contract awarded to Bell Textron Inc. for advanced helicopter parts is a significant boost to the local economy, particularly given the company's recent workforce reduction. The fact that the work will be performed at Bell's Fort Worth facility and completed by June 2030 ensures a steady stream of revenue and employment opportunities for the area. This contract also underscores Bell's continued commitment to the city, as evidenced by its $632 million investment in a north Fort Worth factory for the MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft. The remodeling and expansion of the 450,000-square-foot building on N. Beach St. is expected to be completed in early 2027, further solidifying Bell's presence in the community. As the largest city in Tarrant County, Fort Worth's economic vitality is closely tied to the success of major employers like Bell Textron, making this contract a welcome development for the region.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? Weeks after laying off about 3% of its workforce, Bell Textron Inc. was awarded a $43.2 million defense contract for parts needed to produce advanced helicopters. The Fort Worth-based contractor will provide 32 gearboxes for Bell’s military helicopters — AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom — developed under
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