Bell Helicopter Builds For Czech Republic

Bell Helicopter says it has signed a contract with the U.S. Government to build a Flight Training Device For the Czech Republics new helicopter fleet.

The FTD will be used for simulation and training purposes for the prospective pilots of the combined AH-1z and the UH 1 y Fleet. Bell says the new contract will ensure the presence of Bell’s expertise throughout the Czech Air Force’s helicopter program.

The production and delivery of the Czech Republic Aircraft will be complete by 2023.