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Bell is pleased to announce a signed purchase agreement with Equinor for the sale of 10 #Bell525 aircraft for North Sea offshore operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. Learn more. ⬇️
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Bell V-280 Valor chosen as new @USArmy Long Range Assault Aircraft. Get the News ➡️ #FVL #FLRAA #V280 #ArmyModernization
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Introducing Bell’s latest innovation, Electrically Distributed Anti-Torque #EDAT !
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Team Invictus is steadily progressing with the Bell 360 Invictus build. With over 90% complete, the #Bell360 is getting closer to transforming the attack and reconnaissance mission. #FVL #ArmyModernization #FARA
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The #BellV280 Valor continued to show off its technical maturity yesterday during a routine flight demonstration. The V-280’s speed and agility are game changers and the team continues to work in support of #ArmyModernization . #TeamValor
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The Bell AH-1Z, a powerful, capable and advanced helicopter for the modern-day battlefield. Its advanced warfare technology carries more ordnance, carries it further and carries it faster.
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Today, the Bell #V280Valor prototype achieved 100% build completion and moved one step closer to its first flight this fall!
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The #Bell360 Invictus provides a low-risk path to fulfill the @USArmy 's requirements for #FARA , providing security and battlefield situational awareness until the fight is finished. #ArmyModernization #FVL
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#BellBuzz | The #V280Valor has now demonstrated in flight testing that it has the raw control power in pitch, roll, and yaw maneuvers to meet the #USArmy ’s Level 1 Handling Qualities requirements, which is the highest performance standard for agility.
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Today, we celebrate 85 years of Bell, a milestone that marks a rich history and bright future. Here’s to another 85 years of going above and beyond flight! #BellTurns85
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JUST IN: Bell V-280 Valor first flight footage. This milestone represents exceptional progress on the V-280 development program and brings Bell Helicopter one step closer to creating the next generation of vertical lift aircraft for the U.S. military.
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View the full-scale exhibit of the #BellNexus air taxi during tomorrow's official #CES2019 opening. 📍LVCC, North Hall Booth 5431 🔗
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Additional still photography of the Bell V-280 Valor first flight. #BreakingNews
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Bell V-280 Valor test demonstrator included: ☑️ Ground taxi ☑️ Hover taxi ☑️ Low altitude hovering maneuvers ☑️ 360 pedal turns
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#ThisJustIn | The Bell #V280Valor has successfully completed the next milestone of its flight testing by flying in “cruise mode,” where the rotors pivot, in flight, from vertical lift mode to fully forward facing. 📽️:
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Bell V-280 Valor | Flight-proven speed, range, and agility for the multi-domain battlespace. #FVL #FLRAA #BellV280
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ON NATIONAL TV 📺 Sneak peek of Bell's MV-22 Osprey, UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper providing mission support on #SEALTeam . Watch @SEALTeamCBS Wednesday (3/27) at 10/9c on @CBS and @CBSAllAccess .
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Bell Helicopter employees in Amarillo, Texas celebrated the 350th delivery of the #V22Osprey ! #BellHelicopter #Boeing #tiltrotor #V22
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We're thrilled to work with Yamato Holdings Co., LTD. to transform on-demand delivery service.
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Witness a daring rescue mission by Slovakian mountain rescuers in a #Bell429 🚁
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We are excited to announce Bell has been selected to continue in the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition! The #Bell360 Invictus offers cutting-edge innovation in support of #ArmyModernization . #FARA #FVL Learn more:
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Debuting today at #CES2019 , the #BellNexus captures the long-sought-after vision of quick air travel with a unique in-flight experience, keeping passengers connected to their lives and saving valuable time.
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We delivered four #Bell412EP helicopters to Argentina! The Gov. of Argentina will use these aircraft's for: 🔸search & rescue operations 🔸humanitarian assistance 🔸disaster relief 🔸peacekeeping support 🔸scientific operations in Antarctica
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Don't mind me. I'm high above Amarillo tilting around with my #Bell407 bud. All blue skies on #NationalSelfieDay ! - Your Bell V-280 Valor
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A key component of Army modernization is Future Vertical Lift. Bell's V-280 and 360 Invictus are the answer to transforming the next generation of Army Aviation. #FVL #AmyModernization #BellV280 #Bell360
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The #UH1Y Venom leading the way for a #AH1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji in Japan. Did you know that the Bell AH-1Z shares 85% commonality with the Bell UH-1Y components? This shrinks the need for extra logistics, maintenance and training costs for an entire fleet.
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Tomorrow, December 18, will mark the #FirstYear of Flight for the Bell V-280 Valor. Hear new remarks about the accomplishment from our employees and #TeamValor , and stay tuned tomorrow for an #exclusive new feature. #FVL
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7 years
NEWS RELEASE: Bell Helicopter Continues to Shape the Future of Vertical Lift
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But wait, there's more Bell V-280 Valor test demonstrators: ☑️ Forward flight out to 80 knots ☑️ 40 knots roll on landings ☑️ That WOW factor
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#ICYMI All four Bell 525 test aircraft recently flew in formation from Bell’s Flight Research Center in Arlington, Texas.
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#DidYouKnow during the height of the Vietnam War, Bell was building in excess of 150 UH-1D Hueys per month?
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Leveraging proven technology, the #Bell360 Invictus delivers exceptional performance with advanced capabilities. #FARA #FVL #ArmyModernization
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On #WorldHelicopterDay we celebrate the remarkable innovation of helicopters and those who build, support and fly them. #helicopter #avgeek #instaaviation #pilotlife #rotorhead
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Land of the free, home of the brave. Happy Independence Day, America!
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The Bell V-280 Valor is purpose-built to revolutionize the reach, reliability, and agility of warfighters! Learn More: #FVL #armymodernization #FLRAA # #V280
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Delivering transformational capabilities that will redefine the battlefield for the coming decades. #FVL #FLRAA #ArmyModernization
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Tomorrow, Oct. 14, marks the 70th anniversary of @GenChuckYeager breaking the sound barrier in a 🚀-powered Bell X-1
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This next generation #Bell525 will make its #HAIExpo20 debut next week in Anaheim, CA. Watch the video ↓ to see the #Bell525 showcase its incredible capabilities! @HELIEXPO
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#RIP Gen. Chuck Yeager, a true aviation legend and pioneer. Chuck holds a special place in Bell's history as the exceptional pilot who flew the rocket-powered Bell X-1, breaking the sound barrier and completing one of the most significant achievements in aerospace history.
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We are honored to be supporting the U.S. Army's modernization efforts with both the #BellV280 Valor and #Bell360 Invictus! #FVL #ArmyModernization #helicopter #tiltrotor
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On #WorldHelicopterDay , we celebrate the positive impact helicopters make to our society and to those who design, fly and maintain them.
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Bell V-280 Valor | Flight-proven speed, range, and agility for the multi-domain battlespace. #FVL #FLRAA #BellV280
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At Bell, we're not just about flying; we're about revolutionizing vertical mobility. Today, we honor the innovation, versatility, and sheer excitement that helicopters bring to our skies! 🎉 🚁 Happy #WorldHelicopterDay !
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#BREAKING : Building on a full year’s worth of testing and more than 85 hours of flight time, the Bell V-280 Valor reached its namesake cruising speed of 280 knots true airspeed this week.
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#BellV280 Valor: developed in support of the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift #FVL modernization efforts, this revolutionary tiltrotor is tailored for warfighters with over twice the speed and range as the current vertical lift fleet. #FLRAA
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Bell is transforming the future fight through our #BellV280 Valor! Today’s warfighters require greater reach, speed, agility, lethality and survivability to compete in multi-domain operations – Bell is ready to support the U.S. Army. More: #FVL #FLRAA
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When you get off work and roll into Thanksgiving like... #HappyThanksgiving from @BellHelicopter !
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Introducing the sp👀ktacular #AH1Z #HappyHalloween
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The Bell V-280 Valor team is proud to celebrate the six-month anniversary of the aircraft's First Flight! Much has happened with our #FVL prototype aircraft since Dec.18, 2017, including: ⠀ ↗️ 38 flight hours ↗️ Achieved "cruise mode" flight ↗️ Hit speeds up to 190 knots
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Our day is made now that @kanyewest toured our #CES2019 exhibit! Thanks for stopping by, we were excited to show you the #FlyBellNexus experience!
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#OnThisDay in 1956 | Bell Aircraft Corporation Chief Pilot Floyd W. Carlson and Chief Experimental Test Pilot Elton J. Smith made the first flight of the Bell Model 204 (designated XH-40-BF serial number 55-4459 by the @USArmy ) in Hurst, Texas. #avgeek 🔗
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The #Bell360 #Invictus is fulfilling @USArmy requirements for #FARA . Combining impressive agility with a modular open systems approach & sustainability innate to its design, the Bell 360 is ready to support the maneuver force. Learn More:
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#ThrowbackThursday to the vintage Bell! With our team’s ever-pioneering spirit, we continue our legacy and develop VTOL aircraft for consumers, warfighters and customers across the world.
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Have you been by to see the Czech's #AH1Z and #UH1Y at #NATODays ? They are on display today and tomorrow, be sure to stop by!
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The #BellV280 is getting ready for the @AllianceAirShow this weekend!
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The @BellFlight #V280 showing off a little bit this morning, as it gets ready for the 2019 @AllianceAirShow ! Stoked to be working with the team and helping them have a successful weekend of performances. #BellFlight #USArmy
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What an incredible payload! With the ability to carry up to 12,500 lbs through a dual capacity cargo hook, the MV-22B Osprey demonstrates its external hoist capabilities in Hawaii.
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Designed to deliver revolutionary capabilities to meet multi-domain operational challenges, the Bell V-280 is the only #FVL weapon system with flight-proven agility, speed, and range for the #FLRAA mission. Learn more: #V280 #ArmyModernization
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#Onthisday , we celebrate #WorldHelicopterDay and recognize the amazing things our world class products do to impact the lives of many people
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The entire Bell workforce, especially the V280 team, is honored to be recognized among this year’s top 3 companies for the 2020 Collier Trophy! Congrats to @GarminAviation for your selection as this year’s Collier Trophy recipient! Thanks to @NatlAero for all you do.
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Bell is honored to be selected to compete in the @DARPA SPRINT X-Plane program. This contract award is a testament to Bell's ability to build on past successful high-speed aircraft programs while investing in new research to validate #HSVTOL technology. Learn More 🔗 ⤵️…
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#Bell 's "stealthy" #V280 Valor relies on cutting-edge tech & innovation to advance Tiltrotor helicopter field.
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#V280Valor Update | Continuing the pace after recent demonstration flights, the V-280 raised its gear entering another phase of envelope expansion and validation of key performance parameters. #avgeek
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The #Bell360 Invictus is designed to support the #USArmy ’s maneuver force in any environment. The Bell 360 builds on Bell’s history of innovation and providing reliable scout aircraft. #ArmyModernization #FVL #FARA
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Bell’s focus on affordability and sustainability are what keep us in the fight. Stop by #AUSA2019 to see the #BellV280 Valor and #Bell360 Invictus and make sure to talk with our Bell experts! See you there!
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Tonight | NATIONAL U.S. TV | #SEALTeam showcases the full capabilities of Bell's MV-22 Osprey, UH-1Y Venom, and AH-1Z Viper. Watch @SEALTeamCBS at 10/9c on @CBS and @CBSAllAccess .
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Bell UH-1Y: The Super Elite Helicopter in the Modern World. The Huey lineage can be traced back to combat action in Vietnam, but today’s Bell UH-1Y is a thoroughly modern, marinized aircraft. Full video:
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#DidYouKnow that the Bell AH-1Z and UH-1Ys have 84 percent commonality? They share the same engines, drivetrain, many of the same avionics, and the unique folding rotor systems! #avgeek #Zulu #Yankee
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Check out this exclusive up-close look of our Bell aircraft during #NATODays2019 ! #TVV #TeamViper #TeamVenom
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Check out the #Bell525 in action at our Amarillo facility! This aircraft will be used to conduct customer demonstration flights.
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📸: Ceremony photos from the delivery of the Bell UH-X aircraft to the @JGSDF_pr , courtesy of @Subaru . The UH-X, a variation of the Bell 412EPI, will be used for island defense and disaster relief efforts with deployment beginning in 2021.
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Our journey to build the right aircraft to revolutionize vertical lift allows us to explore new avenues and evolve our technology. The Bell Nexus 4EX is efficient, cleaner and capable, exactly what the world needs. #CES2020 #airtaxi #eVTOL #smartcities #urbanairmobility
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Check out @aerogulf 's Bell 212 airlift two statues of a tiger and gorilla through Dubai Marina to the city’s latest high-end bar, Wane by Somiya.
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The new Bell 407GXi is ready for its official debut at #HAI_Expo18 !
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Bell
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The V-280 Valor is the only #FVL weapons system with the flight-proven agility, speed, range and endurance for the @USarmy 's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft ( #FLRAA ) mission. Stop by at #FIA20222 to learn more.
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Bell brings the future smart city to life! This year at #CES2020 , Bell is showcasing not only the future of urban air mobility but also demonstrating the entire smart city ecosystem. #technology #innovation #eVTOL #airtaxi #smartcities #UAM #urbanairmobility
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Come talk with Bell experts at #AUSA2019 to learn more about how Bell supports the Army’s #3 modernization priority—Future Vertical Lift. Full-scale mockups of the #BellV280 Valor and the #Bell360 Invictus will be on display! Bell will be at booth #2124 - see you there!
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Great shot! Thanks for sharing!
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We were honored to host the Italian Minister of Defense at Bell to see the #V280 and learn more about our work in #FVL . Our focus is on delivering the best technology with the competitive edge required for the @USarmy , the Joint Force, and its Allies. #ArmyModernization #FLRAA
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A rare moment of glowing skies was captured in a Louisiana thunderstorm with PHI Aviation and its Bell 407 fleet. #Bell407 #PHIAviation #avgeek
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#OnThisDayInHistory | At Edwards Air Force Base, CA, test pilot Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kendall (“Pete”) Everest, @usairforce , was airdropped from a @Boeing EB-50D Superfortress in the Bell X-2 supersonic research rocket plane. This was the tenth flight of the X-2 program...
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Happy Veterans Day! Today, Bell salutes the men and women who have served in the armed forces and thanks them for their dedication and service.
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Gears up, #AUSA2018 #DidYouKnow the Bell #V280Valor was digitally designed in #3D in #VR ? With nearly six decades of #tiltrotor expertise, we’re using indispensable technology like #VR to simplify manufacturing and minimize life cycle cost.
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The #BellNexus is here at #NBAA19 ! Come see the future of urban air mobility!
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The #BellV280 gives the @USArmy unmatched speed and range for global operations. Tiltrotors also maintain the exceptional agility and maneuverability of rotorcraft platforms. Learn More: #FVL #ArmyModernization #FLRAA
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Bell Showcases Designer Series Bell 429 Helicopter for the First Time in Southeast Asia at @sgaairshow . Stop by booth #AQ01 to learn more and meet the team! #BellFlight #SGAAirshow #FLRAA #Bell429
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Bell
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Fly high and celebrate #IndependenceDay 🇺🇸
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Creating a class of its own, the #Bell525 offers record-setting speed, payload and range for enhanced pilot operation. Learn more about the #Bell525
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Don't blink! Or you'll miss the #BellV280 Valor flying across your screen! #FVL #ArmyModernization #FLRAA Learn more about the V-280 Valor →
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❄ Brrr ❄ Last week, #Bell525 Relentless helicopters arrived in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories🇨🇦 for cold weather testing program expected to last for several months. We won't let the #PolarVortex chilling temp stop us from certification by end of year! 📸: @verticalmag
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Last week at our Amarillo facility, we officially started building our #Bell360 Invictus competitive prototype. This aircraft features the advanced maneuverability, sustainability and lethality needed to win on the future battlefield. #FVL #ArmyModernization #FARA
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The Bell @Boeing CMV-22 Osprey successfully demonstrates its tiltrotor capability during its first flight. Check out the news ↓
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