Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in vertical lift aircraft, including both commercial and military helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft. The company designs, develops, and produces aircraft, provides related spare parts and services, and is known for its pioneering work in tiltrotor technology. Bell Textron has collaborated with NASA on projects such as the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions, contributing to the future of on-demand mobility.
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Textron Inc. acquired Bell Aircraft Corporation (by then operating as Bell Aerospace, including the Bell Helicopter subsidiary formed 1957) in 1960, marking Textron's entry into aerospace manufacturing under founder Royal Little.