Bell Helicopters

In an exclusive interview with Military Africa, Lynette Loosen, Regional Sales Manager (Africa) at Bell Helicopters, and Scott Sims, Director ...

AH-1Z Viper: The Worlds Most Advanced Attack Helicopter

by Military Africa

June 18, 2024

Attack helicopters have evolved. Modern machines are faster, can engage from greater distances, and carry more ordnance than their predecessors. ...

A Kenya air force UH-1 Huey takes off after rescuing a simulated isolated pilot during the final demonstration of African Partnership Flight Kenya 2019. Larisoro Air Strip, Kenya, August 24, 2019. This year's APF Kenya was co-hosted by the U.S. and Kenya and shared best practices regarding personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Renae Pittman)

Kenyan Huey II helicopter crash, killing Chief Of Defence Forces, General Francis Omondi Ogalla, and others

by Patrick Kenyette

April 20, 2024

In a somber turn of events, Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Omondi Ogalla, along with other officials, perished ...

Zambian Air Force inducts new Enstrom 480B and Bell 412 helicopters

by Patrick Kenyette

March 28, 2024

The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has recently enhanced its operational capabilities with the induction of new Enstrom 480B and Bell ...

Bell Textron awarded $455m AH-1Z Nigerian helicopter contract

by Ekene Lionel

March 13, 2024

US-based aerospace manufacturer Bell Textron has been awarded a contract worth $455m to supply the Nigerian Government with 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters. ...

Bell and Leonardo enters agreement on tiltrotor tech cooperation

by Military Africa

March 3, 2024

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and Leonardo S.p.A., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate cooperation ...

Progress on Nigeria’s AH-1Z Viper acquisition

by Ekene Lionel

February 3, 2024

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed the sale of the Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter to Nigeria, ...

Bell Special Missions Aircraft also have the ability to changeout setups for different missions. The 407M can be reconfigured from light attack and reconnaissance to support non-combat missions like medical evacuation or search and rescue.

How Bell Special Missions Aircraft Solve Capability Gaps

by Military Africa

September 25, 2023

As countries look to take more prominent stances in defence, finding the best combination of capability and cost has created ...

Bell Aircraft Helping Rocket EMS Save Lives in South Africa

by Military Africa

July 10, 2023

Having a fully equipped aircraft couldn’t be more critical than when it comes to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) missions. ...

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 perform close-air support near Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 10, 2022. HMLA-167 trained with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard units during joint exercise Northern Strike 22-2. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Bell H-1 fleet reach 500,000-flight hour milestone

by Military Africa

July 7, 2023

The current H-1 fleet of AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms reached a major flight milestone by surpassing the 500,000-flight hour ...

Caverton Helicopters Limited in Cameroon signed a purchase agreement for the first oil and gas configured Bell 429 in West Africa.

Bell Textron enjoys helicopter export sales in Africa with versatile Bell 429

by Military Africa

March 9, 2023

Bell Textron enjoys a robust presence in the African market for helicopter exports with the versatile Bell 429. This aircraft ...

Bell completes AH-1Z attack helicopter programme for Bahrain

by Military Africa

February 23, 2023

Bell Textron Inc., has completed the AH-1Z program of record (POR) for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bell delivered the final ...

Bell Textron delivers Bell 505 helicopter to Angolan aviation company

by Sarah Lesedi

November 29, 2022

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of the first Bell 505 to Angolan aviation company, BESTFLY. ...

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 fires at a target during Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lorenzo Ducato)

Bell Textron delivers 189th AH-1Z Viper to the U.S. Marine Corps

by Military Africa

November 4, 2022

In a ceremony at the Amarillo Assembly Center, Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, celebrated the delivery of the ...

Royal Jordanian Air Force boost training with Bell 505s

by Military Africa

November 2, 2022

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed agreement for the sale of 10 Bell 505 ...

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing CV-22 Ospreys from Hurlburt Field, Fla., and a 27th Special Operations Wing MC-130J Commando II from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., perform a tilt-rotor air to air refueling demonstration during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, over Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., Aug. 1, 2021. Air Force Special Operations Command was featured at EAA’s airshow and brought multiple aircraft in its inventory to include the AC-130J Ghostrider, MC-130J Commando II, EC-130J Commando Solo, CV-22 Osprey, C-145 Combat Coyote, U-28 Draco, C-146 Wolfhound, MC-12 Liberty, and the MQ-9 Reaper displaying capabilities of airpower through aerial demonstrations and/or static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft.)

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey: The World’s Most Versatile Aircraft

by Military Africa

October 31, 2022

The development of new technology is central to the integration and transformation of military operations. Proven throughout history with examples ...