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CV-22 Arrives at Bell Plant in Amarillo for Nacelle Improvement

Frank Wolfe

Friday, September 24th, 2021

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CV-22 Arrives at Bell Plant in Amarillo for Nacelle Improvement

A U.S. Air Force special tactics airman with Air Force Special Operations Command provides security during a personnel recovery demonstration at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis. on Aug. 1 (U.S. Air Force Photo)

The first U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey slated to receive improved nacelles arrived at Bell's [TXT] plant in Amarilllo, Texas on Sept. 21. Last December, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded Bell and Boeing [BA] an $81 million contract for the nacelle improvements for CV-22s. "The contract covers completion of non-recurring elements, fabrication of nine kits, and installation of one kit," Bell and Boeing said. "NAVAIR has an option period to cover fabrication and installation through 2025." Air Force Special…

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