bell helicopter changing the way the world flies

Bell HelicopterBell HelicopterChanging the way the world flies

Barry KohlerPresident,

Bell Helicopter CanadaDecember 6, 2011

First-Certified Commercial Helicopter – Bell 47First-Certified Commercial Helicopter – Bell 47

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Pioneer and Innovator in Aviation

History of Bell Helicopter – Model 30History of Bell Helicopter – Model 30

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Pioneer and Innovator in Aviation

History of Bell Helicopter – Bell 47History of Bell Helicopter – Bell 47

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Pioneered Helicopter Medical Rescue Mission Solution

Multi-Mission Roles…Multi-Mission Roles…

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Bell 412 – Offshore

Multi-Mission Roles…Multi-Mission Roles…

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Bell 407 – Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

Multi-Mission Roles…Multi-Mission Roles…

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Bell 429 – Airborne Law Enforcement

Multi-Mission Roles…Multi-Mission Roles…

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Bell 412 - Firefighting

Multi-Mission Roles…Multi-Mission Roles…

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Beautiful mountains for….

Multi-Mission Roles…Multi-Mission Roles…

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Heli-Skiing!

Gen. Chuck Yeager – Bell X-1Gen. Chuck Yeager – Bell X-1

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Pioneer and Innovator in Aviation

First to Break the Sound Barrier – Bell X-1First to Break the Sound Barrier – Bell X-1

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Pioneer and Innovator in Aviation

First Tilt-Rotor Aircraft – Bell XV-3First Tilt-Rotor Aircraft – Bell XV-3

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Pioneer of Tilt-Rotor Technology

Bell/Boeing V-22 OspreyBell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

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Pioneer of Tilt-Rotor Technology

Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey in HaitiBell/Boeing V-22 Osprey in Haiti

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Canadian Forces CH-146 GriffonCanadian Forces CH-146 Griffon

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Deployed in Afghanistan

Latest innovation – Bell 407GXLatest innovation – Bell 407GX

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Built on the success of the Bell 407

Latest innovation – Bell 407GXLatest innovation – Bell 407GX

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Unmatched situational awareness

Newest Helicopter – Bell 429Newest Helicopter – Bell 429

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Multi-Mission Capabilities

Innovation TodayInnovation Today

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Evolution vs. Revolution

• Incremental – not groundbreaking

• Challenging economic environment

• Evolving customer needs• Cost• Productivity• Safety• Environmental impact

Key Areas for Future InnovationKey Areas for Future Innovation

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Evolution vs. Revolution

• Advanced blade design

• Composite structures

Research CollaborationResearch Collaboration

Universities

Gov’t Partners

SME’s

TechnologyPartners

On A Mission…On A Mission…