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HAI 2007, Orlando FL (March 1, 2007)
-- 2006 was a great year for Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. Both commercial and military sales orders and deliveries increased.
"The increased demand for vertical lift aircraft continued to grow in 2006," said Bell Helicopter senior vice president of Marketing and Sales, Bob Fitzpatrick. "We expect the trend to continue and even accelerate in 2007."
In 2006, Bell Helicopter received a total of 402 commercial aircraft orders with an upswing across the spectrum of Bell's product line, with the largest gains in the 412 and 206B-3 models. These orders led to an increase in Bell's backlog over previous years with the current value of $3.1 billion.
The military product line saw the V-22 meeting its delivery schedule once again with a mix of Marine MV-22s and Air Force CV-22s delivered.
Commenting on the year, Fitzpatrick concluded, "We had a very good year and we look to an even better one in 2007. But we never forget we owe our success to our tremendous customers. We listen to their needs and work with them to provide the aircraft they want. It is a great partnership."
| New Aircraft Deliveries | |
Commercial Model | U.S. Military |
206B-3 | 14 | V-22 | 16 |
206L-4 | 21 | OH-58 SEP | 20 |
407 | 67 | TH-67 | 7 |
427 | 7 | Total | 43 |
430 | 9 | ||
412 | 35 | Huey II Kits | 51 |
Total | 153 | Total | 51 |
Foreign Military Deliveries | |||
206B | 6 | ||
Total | 6 | ||
Grand total (new) | 253 | ||
Used Aircraft | 22 | ||
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2006 Total = | 275 | ||
Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.
Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.
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