15-Jun-2026Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has successfully completed the assembly of two wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne, marking a significant milestone in the development of the next-generation aircraft. Bell will integrate these wings into the first two MV-75 test aircraft, advancing the program’s build process. The tiltrotor wing is a key piece... Read more
11-May-2026Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced today the opening of its Wichita Assembly Center (WAC) for the MV-75 Cheyenne fuselage assembly in Wichita, KS. Bell began fuselage manufacturing operations at the facility in October of 2025, as a part of the acceleration initiative directed by the U.S. Army. “Today’s celebration marks a significant... Read more
29-Apr-2026Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to explore solutions based on the MV-75 for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter (HSMUH) program, aligned with U.S. Government priorities and policies. This cooperative effort between Bell and KAI reflects our shared... Read more
15-Apr-2026Source: US DoD
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the U.S. Army officially designated the MV-75 as the Cheyenne II. Consistent with the U.S. Army tradition of honoring Native American tribes, the MV-75 honors the heritage of the Cheyenne Tribes, two federally recognized nations: the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana and the... Read more
5-Jan-2026Source: Bell
Bell and the U.S. Army are forging ahead with the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) and leveraging critical partnerships that enable the advancement of the program. Engineers and test pilots from the Army and Bell MV-75 FLRAA team recently collaborated with NASA to conduct key testing on the aircraft’s Level 1 handling qualities... Read more
1-Aug-2025Source: Bell
While the U.S. Army and Team FLRAA are moving forward with the MV-75 FLRAA, Bell is also moving out on the Army’s Flight School Next program and attended the Army Aviation’s Industry days to showcase our vertical lift solutions. Industry Days provided an exciting platform for Bell to discuss the transformative capabilities of the MV-75... Read more
3-Jul-2025Source: US Army
The Army accepted its first MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft virtual prototype on June 24, 2025. Bell Textron, the original equipment manufacturer contracted to design and build the FLRAA weapon system, will deliver two virtual prototypes, or VPs. Bell is scheduled to deliver the second VP to the Army later in June to the... Read more
11-Jun-2025Source: Bell
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) held a ceremony which unveiled an MV-75, 1/8th scale Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, FLRAA, model, at the atrium of division headquarters, June 6, 2025, at Fort Campbell. “The MV-75 represents a bold leap toward the future of vertical envelopment,” said Brig. Gen. Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding general for... Read more
28-May-2025Source: US Army
The U.S. Army has officially designated MV-75 as the mission design series for its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, a key modernization effort aimed at fielding the next generation of vertical lift tactical assault and utility aircraft for the Army and U.S. Special Operations Command. The initial prototype will carry the designation YMV-75A. In line... Read more
