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Today in aviation history: First flight of the Bell 206

Explore how the Bell 206 went from an overlooked Army prototype to one of the most beloved and widely used helicopters in the ...
FlightGlobal

How the Ukraine war has (and has not) changed the role of helicopters in combat

Significant Russian helicopter losses in the early months of the Russia-Ukraine war have led many to proclaim the end of ...
UNITED24 Media

Ukraine Could Receive US Viper Attack Helicopters Sooner Than Expected

Bell confirms it is prepared to expedite delivery of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters to Ukraine, taking advantage of ...
Aviation Week

Bell And U.S. Army Outline Steps To Accelerate MV-75 Program

Bell is working to deliver the first MV-75 prototype next year under U.S. Army pressure. Credit: Bell Helicopter Textron The U.S. Army and Bell are aggressively pushing to speed up fielding of the ...
AOL

The Modern Cavalry: America’s Apache Attack Helicopter Still Reigns Supreme

The AH-64 Apache has been the U.S. Army’s go-to attack helicopter since entering service in 1986 (first flight in 1975). Across its A/D/E variants, the Apache has earned a stellar reputation and long ...