A Bell spokesperson confirmed that V-280 Valor fuselage construction for FLRAA — taking place near the home of Textron Aviation Defense off of Greenwich Road, south of Central Avenue — will ...

Called the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), the service plans to take advantage of the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE) to ensure affordable ...

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has conducted a successful test launch of a new long-range missile from a Bell AH-1Z attack helicopter. The work took place in November 2024 and saw an AH-1Z conduct a ...

Textron Systems and Industrials segments also saw a slight decline in sales, while Bell segment revenue was up 5%, amid higher volume on the FLRAA program. Textron’s segment profit margin ...

The U.S. Army decided in 2019 that it would not procure the CH-47F Block II for the active fleet so it could begin making heavier investments in its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA ...

Sikorsky’s X2-based offering is a contender for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft, which is slated to replace about 900 helicopters across member countries starting in 2035. Credit: Lockheed ...

Modest sales growth (6.19%) and $165M negative cash flow raise concerns about Moog’s financial health. Strong prospects in space exploration and robotics align with growing industries, offering ...

Upgraded GE Aerospace to 'Strong Buy' with a fair value of $250 per share due to robust order growth and strong FY25 guidance. Significant investments in the LEAP engine program and MRO facilities ...

In contrast, its program-mate under the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program – the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) – is taking an iterative path that places a reliance on mature and ...

The Future Vertical Lift initiative is a bright spot in major defense platform acquisition. The story of how the FVL vision has come to fruition still holds important lessons even ...

Helicopter sales for 2024 climbed 10% over 2023, including 58 Super Pumas The H125 helicopter was the most ordered model among 450 net sales recorded by Airbus Helicopters in 2024. Works includes ...