Rotorcraft
Supply Chain Issues Lead To Drop in Bell Deliveries
Bell commercial helicopter deliveries dipped by nearly 28 percent as supply chain issues pushed several shipments out of the second quarter, Donnelly said.
Bell delivered nine fewer Bell 505s in the second quarter for a total of 15, but executives are encouraged that demand remained strong. (Photo: Bell)
Bell delivered nine fewer Bell 505s in the second quarter for a total of 15, but executives are encouraged that demand remained strong. (Photo: Bell)

Bell commercial helicopter deliveries dropped by almost 28 percent, to 34 aircraft, in the second quarter as the supply chain delayed several shipments, Scott Donnelly, chairman and CEO of the helicopter manufacturer's parent, Textron, told analysts on Thursday.