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Army

GE Aviation To Team On Bell Helicopter V-280 Valor Tiltrotor

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

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Bell Helicopter [TXT said GE Aviation [GE] is now on the Bell V-280 Valor™ team--a third generation tiltrotor effort. John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, said: “GE is a world-leading engine provider, and we are pleased they have made the strategic decision to align interests and resources with us on the Bell V-280. Our combined rotorcraft expertise will ensure the highest levels of maturity and technical readiness for the U.S. Army." V-280 Valor(tm) Image: Bell Helicopter Jean Lydon-Rodgers,…

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