Bell Flight

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 ar