Bell Helicopter unveils FCX-001 rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has unveiled the FCX-001, its vision for the future of rotorcraft, the company said.

The FCX-001, Bell Helicopter´s first concept aircraft, was built to address the evolving demands of customers and demonstrate key technologies that revolutionize the pilot and passenger experience.

Bell Helicopter formed a core group of engineers and a team of graphic designers that proved to be a highly collaborative team of problem solvers. It was through this process that the FCX-001, a concept aircraft, came to light to physically demonstrate a new way of thinking.

Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor 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 a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services.