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Bell Unveils Expanded Flight Research Center
City and community leaders had the opportunity
to see the experimental Bell V-280 Valor aircraft in
action during a ceremony in October to celebrate
the company’s expanded Flight Research Center in
South Arlington.
This state-of-the-art facility near the Arlington
Municipal Airport houses many of the company’s
newest technology and innovations, including
the Bell V-280 Valor, 525 Relentless, V-247 Vigilant
and the Autonomous Pod Transport. The new
5,000-square-foot innovation hub provides a unique
setting for Bell’s commercial and military customers, partners and stakeholders to interact with technology that is
defi ning the future of fl ight.
“For more than 65 years, Bell has produced state-of-the-art aircraft and innovations in North Texas’ backyard. We
are proud to showcase our investment in this facility, versatile aircraft and the talented team working on the next
generation of products,” said Robert Hastings, Bell’s Executive Vice President of Strategic Communications.
“They are pursuing big dreams and big ideas and getting things done. Bell is in Arlington’s DNA, and we’re excited
to continue this innovative journey together,” said Mayor Jeff Williams.