Rotorcraft
Bell Revenues Surge 28% as MV-75 Program Accelerates
Commercial helicopter deliveries hold steady at 32 units; military program drives strong financial performance
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Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the second quarter, matching deliveries from the same period last year. Meanwhile, the company’s revenues surged 28% to $1 billion, driven by the rapidly expanding MV-75 military program, formerly known as Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

The rotorcraft manufacturer’s revenue increase of $222 million from second-quarter 2024 was driven by higher military revenues of $149 million, primarily due to higher volume from the U.S. Army’s MV-75 program. Commercial revenues also climbed by $73 million, primarily due to the mix of aircraft sold, according to David Rosenberg, CFO of parent company Textron Inc.