Bell Helicopter
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingTexas, United States5001-10000 Employees
Bell Helicopter is an aviation and aerospace component manufacturer headquartered at 3255 Bell Flight Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. with strategic locations around the globe. Founded in July 1935 by Larry Bell, the company achieved notable milestones including the first helicopter flight in 1942, the certification of the first commercial helicopter in 1946, and the first tiltrotor flight in 1955. The company’s production history includes a large share of helicopters—nearly 60% of helicopters produced are Bell—and Bell products are credited with pioneering 98% of all helicopter missions. The organization employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. Bell maintains a global presence with sites around the world and continues to operate in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector.