Bell

Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 85 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight - and where it can take us. We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of on-demand mobility. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas - as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., - we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours. Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront. At a Glance:• Founded: July 1935, by Larry Bell• First helicopter flew in 1942• Certified the first commercial helicopter in 1946• First tiltrotor flew in 1955• Nearly 60% of helicopters produced are Bell• 98% of all helicopter missions were pioneered in a Bell product• 8,500+ employees