Bell remains on track to complete flight testing with five ships flying an estimated 1,500 hours by the end of next year.
Bell Helicopter is readying its second super-medium 525 twin for first flight later this year. The second fight-test article, which has pearlized paint, is seen here on the ramp at Bell's Amarillo, Texas facility with the first flight-test 525 hovering in the background. (Photo: Bell Helicopter)