Rotorcraft
Bell's Garrison: New Programs at Full Speed
Bell Helicopter’s development programs include the 525 Relentless, 505 light single and V-280 Valor tiltrotor.
Despite the recent dip in oil prices, Bell has seen no drop-off in sales interest for its upcoming 525 Relentless super-medium twin.
Despite the recent dip in oil prices, Bell has seen no drop-off in sales interest for its upcoming 525 Relentless super-medium twin.

Bell Helicopter has no intention of taking its foot off the gas when it comes to new product development, CEO John Garrison told AIN. “We’re not cutting back on our investment accounts. Our IRAD [internal research and development] spending is actually going up slightly this year. We’re not cutting investments and we are working hard to drive productivity and drive out underlying infrastructure costs so that we can continue to fund the investments we know we need to make to be successful in the future.”