Bell awarded $50M for UH-1Y and AH-1Z long-lead parts
Source: US DoD, 28-May-13
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $50,631,117 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-13-C-0023) to provide additional long lead parts and components required for the manufacture and delivery of 15 Lot 11 UH-1Y Build New aircraft and 10 Lot 11 AH-1Z Build New aircraft for the Marine Corps. [...]
HMLA-467 bids farewell to Hueys, anticipates more Venoms
Source: US Marine Corps, 03-May-13
Just a week after receiving its first UH-1Y Venom, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 476 inducted three UH-1N Hueys into the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis Monthan Air Force Base April 24. Two of the Hueys were flown from Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., where the squadron was supporting the Weapons [...]
Bell awarded $13M for long-lead parts for 15 UH-1Y and 10 AH-1Z
Source: US DoD, 02-Apr-13
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $13,085,222 advance acquisition contract to provide long lead parts and components required for the manufacture and delivery of 15 Lot 11 UH-1Y Build New Aircraft and 10 Lot 11 AH-1Z Build New Aircraft for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, [...]
Bell unveils product line up for IDEX
Source: Bell, 19-Feb-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), revealed its exhibitor booth on opening day at the IDEX Air Show in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Bell Helicopter prominently displayed 1/10th scale models of a V-22 Osprey, AH-1Z, 407AH and UH-1Y in its booth, in addition to a UH-1Y Yankee utility helicopter on static display. A new [...]
Northrop Grumman awarded H-1 mission computer contract by US Navy
Source: Northrop Grumman, 31-Jan-13
Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC -0.64% has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to provide Gen II mission computers for the H-1 Upgrade helicopter program. Under the $9.3 million firm-fixed-price order, Northrop Grumman will supply Gen II mission computers and trays for the H-1 Upgrade program’s Lot 10 production aircraft. Deliveries [...]
Bell delivers 100th H-1 to the US Marine Corps
Source: Bell, 17-Jan-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today delivered the 100th of a planned total of 349 H-1 helicopters during a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center. The US Marine Corps H-1 helicopter program is comprised of both the UH-1Y utility helicopter and the AH-1Z attack helicopter. John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter said, “We are [...]
Bell awarded $418M for UH-1Y and AH-1Z long-lead parts
Source: US DoD, 01-Jan-13
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $418,851,869 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-0009) to provide additional funding for the procurement of long lead parts and components required for the manufacture of 15 Lot 10 UH-1Y and 10 Lot 10 AH-1Z helicopters for the Marine Corps. Work will [...]
Bell awarded $28M more for H-1 upgrade contracts
Source: US DoD, 21-Dec-12
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $15,307,118 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-0009) to provide systems engineering and program management services in support of the H-1 Upgrade Program. Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas and is expected to be completed in December 2013. Contract funds [...]
ATK awarded contract for AAR-47 missile warning systems
Source: ATK, 12-Dec-12
ATK (NYSE: ATK) has received a $48-million production contract from the U.S. Navy for the manufacturing of the AAR-47 Missile Warning System. The award encompasses production of new assemblies, including optical sensor converters and computer processors, as well as options for retrofitting weapon replaceable assembly upgrades and delivery of ATK’s Countermeasures Signal Simulator (CSS) to [...]
Goodrich Sensors wins $6.9M uplift on UH-1Y & AH-1Z HUMS contract
Source: US DoD, 22-Nov-12
Simmonds Precision Products Inc., doing business as Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems, Vergennes, Vt., is being awarded a $6,879,152 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-12-F-4003) to exercise an option for the procurement of 28 integrated mechanical diagnostic and health usage monitoring system kits in support of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircrafts. Work will [...]
Northrop Grumman awarded $9.2M order for H-1 mission computers
Source: US DoD, 07-Nov-12
Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co., Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded a $9,282,864 firm-fixed-price modification to a delivery order issued previously against basic ordering agreement (N00019-11-G-0016). This modification provides for the procurement of 54 GEN II mission computers and trays for the H-1 upgrades Lot 10 production aircraft. Work will be performed in [...]
Bell awarded $391M contract for long lead parts for 15 UH-1Ys
Source: US DoD, 18-Oct-12
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $391,426,326 firm-fixed-price modification to definitize a previously awarded advance acquisition undefinitized contract action (N00019-11-C-0023) to provide lot 9 long lead parts and components required for the manufacture of 15 UH-1Y new aircraft; three AH-1Z remanufactured aircraft; and seven AH-1Z new aircraft. Work will be [...]
HMLA-269 transitions to UH-1Y
Source: US Marine Corps, 28-Aug-12
Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 gained proficiency in the new UH-1Y “Venom” Hueys by practicing flying and landing in confined areas aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 9. The UH-1Y is the newest model of the Huey, and is commonly referred to as the ‘Yankee’ for the letter ‘Y’ in its [...]
EA denied motion to dismiss Bell’s counter-claims in battlefield helicopter lawsuit
Source: GamePolitics.com, 01-Aug-12
A federal judge has denied a motion by Electronic Arts to dismiss counter-claims in a trademark lawsuit filed by Textron Innovations and Bell Helicopter Textron related to helicopters depicted in its popular Battlefield games. (see full story)
Bell awarded $10M delivery order for UH-1Y / AH-1Z parts repair
Source: US DoD, 02-Jul-12
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded June 29 a not-to-exceed $10,883,860 for delivery order 0007 under a previously awarded contract (N00383-09-D-003N) for repair coverage of 66 items required to support the UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft. Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas, and is expected to be completed by June 29, 2013. The [...]
HMM-262 receives new Venoms
Source: US Marine Corps, 01-Jun-12
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) received three UH-1Y Venom helicopters at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 21 and 25. The squadron, a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, received the new helicopters as part of a Corpswide transition of the UH-1N to the UH-1Y helicopter, [...]
Bell honours H1 “Yankees and Zulus” in “Heroes of Aviation” Series
Source: Bell, 21-May-12
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the second of the Bell Helicopter “Heroes of Aviation” Series which pays tribute to the men and women who preserve freedom and save lives while using Bell Helicopters. “On behalf of the 11,000 men and women of Bell Helicopter, I am proud to dedicate this painting [...]
Walbridge Aldinger awarded $11M task order for H-1 test facility
Source: US DoD, 16-Mar-12
Walbridge Aldinger Co., Detroit, Mich., is being awarded $11,515,000 for firm-fixed-price task order 0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-10-D-5331) for construction of an H-1Y/Z helicopter gearbox repair and test facility at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. This single-story high bay building facility will include a disassembly area, parts kitting area, [...]
Bell awarded $56M for long-lead parts for UH-1Y and AH-1Z
Source: US DoD, 17-Feb-12
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $56,750,000 advance acquisition contract to provide long lead parts and components required for the manufacture of Lot 10 UH-1Y (15) and AH-1Z (13) helicopters for the Marine Corps in support of the H-1 upgrade program. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (60 [...]
Afghanistan UH-1Y mechanic saves lives with maintenance discovery
Source: US Marine Corps, 24-Jan-12
A Marine Corps sergeant in Afghanistan who unearthed a never-before-seen maintenance issue in a UH-1Y Huey was recently awarded by the Marine Corps for his potentially lifesaving find. The sergeant was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in a ceremony at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Sgt. Christopher Lemke, a mechanic with Marine [...]
Galaxy Technologies awarded Bell tooling contract
Source: Galaxy Technologies, 11-Jan-12
Galaxy Technologies announced today the company has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract from Bell Helicopter Textron to design and manufacture tooling to support Bell’s re-design efforts for the H-1 Cuff and Yoke program in Ft. Worth, Texas. Bell Helicopter was awarded the Naval Air Systems Command contract in 2011. “The Galaxy team did [...]
Bell awarded $20M support contract for H-1 upgrade program
Source: US DoD, 02-Jan-12
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $20,359,785 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-10-C-0035) to exercise an option for logistics products and services in support of H-1 helicopter upgrade program. Services to be provided include logistics management support; technical material for maintenance planning; design interface; supply/material support; technical [...]
Northrop Grumman awarded $8.8M mission computer order for H-1 upgrades
Source: US DoD, 02-Jan-12
Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co., Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded an $8,880,685 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-11-G-0016) for 52 GEN II mission computers for the H-1 upgrades Lot 9 production aircraft. Work will be performed in Woodland, Calif., and is expected to be completed in January [...]
Bell awarded $13M contract modification for H-1 upgrades
Source: US DoD, 13-Dec-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $13,919,264 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00019-11-C-0023) for the systems engineering/program management and engineering investigations for the H-1 upgrades production aircraft. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in December 2012. Contract funds will [...]
First operational deployment of upgraded H-1 with Northrop Grumman cockpit
Source: Northrop Grumman, 18-Nov-11
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Integrated Avionics System played a key role in preparing the AH-1Z helicopter for its first operational deployment, marking the initial opportunity for the AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters to work together as a team. The AH-1Z and its sister aircraft, the UH-1Y, are deployed aboard the USSMakin Island with the 11th Marine [...]
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System aces helicopter testing
Source: BAE Systems, 12-Nov-11
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps recently successfully fired the first shots of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS) from a UH-1Y helicopter, in preparation for fielding in 2012. The successful shots, which took place at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division in China Lake, California, Sept. 9-13, mark the start of APKWS [...]
UH-1Y arrives at MCAS Cherry Point
Source: US Marine Corps, 10-Oct-11
The rotors of the aircraft made the once peaceful flight line a whirlwind of chaos. In true military fashion the birds flew in slow and came to a hover over their designated spots. While still hovering, the aircraft turned and proceeded to touch the ground, one at a time. This landing started a new chapter [...]
UH-1Y pilots fire first APKWS shots
Source: US Navy, 03-Oct-11
The Navy and Marine Corps recently fired the first shots of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II from a UH-1Y helicopter at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division in China Lake, Calif., Sept. 9-13. The recent shots, part of the program’s low-rate initial production phase, mark the start of APWKS testing on the UH-1Y [...]
Bell awarded $10M for cuff and yoke redesign of H-1 upgrades
Source: US DoD, 23-Sep-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $10,047,265 cost-plus-fixed-fee order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-11-G-0003) for design and development activities in support of the cuff and yoke redesign of the H-1 helicopter upgrades. This delivery order will include initiating the design-build-buy activities, part/drawing release, and support analysis for detailed [...]
Huey crew chiefs receive award for efforts in Afghan skies
Source: US Marine Corps, 30-Aug-11
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The combat wings signify service in a combat environment, compared to the basic wings all aircrew receive when their initial training is complete. The crew chiefs of HMLA-267 who received their combat [...]
UH-1Y crew chief awarded for seat design
Source: US Marine Corps, 26-Aug-11
Sgt. Zachary Lucas, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, was recognized for his technical innovation with a $5,000 check Aug. 19 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. Lucas, 26, from St. Louis, Mo., was awarded with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a check for Department of [...]
Bell awarded $550M contract for 19 UH-1Y and 14 AH-1Z
Source: US DoD, 27-Jul-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $549,999,711 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-10-C-0015) for long lead materials and components associated with the manufacture and delivery of 19 lot eight UH-1Y build new aircraft; eight AH-1Z remanufactured aircraft; and six lot eight AH-1Z build new aircraft. This [...]
06-Jul-11 Bell UH-1Y Camp Pendleton, US-California (1F)
06-Jul-11
The helicopter, belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, crashed on a training flight shortly before noon Wednesday in the San Mateo Area of Camp Pendleton killing one of the seven on board. The deceased serviceman was later named as Sgt. Trevor Cook, 25, of Orleans, N.Y.
Bell awarded $7.2M modification for H-1 upgrades program
Source: US DoD, 12-Jun-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,245,020 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-11-C-0023) for the purchase of Lot 9 long-lead items in support of the H-1 Upgrades Program for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (60 percent), and Amarillo, Texas (40 percent), [...]
US FY2012 defense policy includes $3.01 Billion for V-22, $1.18 Billon for other Bell programs
Source: Congressman Mac Thornberry, 13-May-11
Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon), the Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced that the committee approved the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (H.R. 1540) by a vote of 60 to 1. The bill authorizes $690 billion in total spending for the Department of Defense and the national security programs [...]
HMLA-469 receives its first UH-1Ys at MCAS Camp Pendleton
Source: US Marine Corps, 15-Apr-11
The last Marine Light Attack Helicopter squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, HMLA 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, received its first UH-1Y helicopter April 1, as part of the Marine Corps’ H-1 upgrade program. The upgrade will allow HMLA 469 to more effectively execute its mission of providing offensive [...]
UH-1Y flight training device relocated to MCAS New River
Source: US Navy, 05-Apr-11
The Navy relocated a UH-1 Yankee helicopter flight training device (FTD) to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C. this winter. The trainer, a full-size replica of the UH-1 Yankee cockpit, was originally located at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif. It was moved to provide simulation training capability to East Coast UH-1 Yankee squadrons. It [...]
US Air Force is smart to make CVLSP program competitive
Source: Lexington Institute, 17-Mar-11
The Air Force is looking to buy a new fleet of utility helicopters to support its domestic operations. The Common Vertical Lift Support Platform (CVLSP) will replace the aging UH-1 Huey helicopters which are employed to inspect and protect ballistic missile fields and transport senior Air Force and government officials around the country. It had [...]
Goodrich awarded $7M contract for HUMS on 19 UH-1Y and 8 AH-1Z
Source: US DoD, 17-Mar-11
Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., dba Goodrich Corp., Vergennes, Vt., is being awarded a $7,370,520 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 30 integrated mechanical diagnostic and health usage monitoring system units for the fiscal 2011 Lot 8 production upgrade aircraft UH-1Y and AH-1Zs (19 UH-1Y units; eight AH-1Z units). Work will be performed in Vergennes, Vt., [...]
Bell awarded $48M contract for long-lead parts for 15 UH-1Y and 11 AH-1Z
Source: US DoD, 17-Mar-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $48,389,120 advance acquisition contract to provide long lead parts and components required for the manufacture of 26 Lot 9 UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters for the Marine Corps: 15 UH-1Y build new aircraft; four AH-1Z remanufactured aircraft; and seven AH-1Z build new aircraft. Work will [...]
New Bell Wire Strike Protection System under development
Source: Magellan Aerospace, 09-Mar-11
Magellan Aerospace announced today a new agreement with Bell Helicopter for a Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS®) kit development. The helicopter to be fitted with WSPS will be the Bell UH-1Y. The design and production of the WSPS will be carried out at Magellan’s Bristol Aerospace operating division in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for delivery of the prototype kits in [...]
Bell awarded $12.6M order for AH-1Z and UH-1Y cuff and yoke redesign
Source: US DoD, 04-Mar-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,600,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-11-G-0003) for design and development activities in support of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y cuff and yoke redesign. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in June 2013. Contract [...]
LaBarge awarded $3.8M electronic assemblies contract for H-1 upgrade program
Source: LaBarge, 21-Feb-11
LaBarge, Inc. (NYSE Amex: LB), a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), has received a $3.8 million contract from Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, to continue to produce electronic assemblies for the H-1 Upgrade Program for helicopters used by the U.S. Marine Corps. Just as the UH-1N is being rebuilt and redesigned [...]
GE awarded $13M contract modification to engine repair contract for UH-1Y and AH-1Z
Source: US DoD, 16-Feb-11
General Electric Engine Services, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a $13,783,020 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-09-D-0008) for the repair of 15 T700-GE-401 engines and 36 T700-GE-401C engines for the AH-1Z and UH-1Y H-1 helicopters. Work will be performed in Winfield, Kan., and is expected to be completed in February 2012. [...]
Coalition Forces complete Operation Aero Hunter with AH-1W and UH-1Y
Source: ISAF, 18-Jan-11
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 18, 2011) — Coalition forces in western Kandahar province completed Operation Aero Hunter Jan. 13. The operation consisted of two phases. The first part was a patrol to flush insurgents out of a village. The second, to implement a series of snap vehicle checkpoints along Route 1 near Forward Operating Base Ramrod. [...]
Bell awarded $13M for system engineering and program management of H-1 upgrade program
Source: US DoD, 07-Jan-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $13,548,330 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-10-C-0035) to exercise an option for system engineering and program management for the oversight of production efforts in support of H-1 helicopters upgrade program. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected [...]
Bell awarded $22M for H-1 upgrade program logistics
Source: US DoD, 05-Jan-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $22,021,303 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-10-C-0035) to exercise an option for logistics products and services in support of H-1 helicopter upgrade program. Services to be provided include logistics management support, technical material for maintenance planning, design interface, supply/material support, technical [...]
Bell CEO/President John Garrison launches Farnborough coverage
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter is ready to take a stand on the global stage at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) July 19-25 in Hampshire, England, and we can’t wait to show the world what we have to offer in rotorcraft technology. The FIA is an ideal venue to showcase Bell’s innovative products and services. We will be [...]
