Fort Worth-based Bell Textron has announced an April construction start for its new $632 million factory in North Fort Worth, which will build parts for the U.S. Army’s new Bell MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The tilt-rotor MV-75 replaces the famed Black Hawk helicopter, flying twice as fast and twice as far while providing superior air assault and MEDEVAC capability. The Army’s contract award to Bell Textron could potentially be worth around $70 billion across the life of the MV-75 fleet, Bell has said.
The factory is sited within Dallas-based Hillwood’s massive AllianceTexas development, and could create more than 500 jobs. Bell first announced the facility in December 2024 at a press conference featuring Bell executives, Gov. Greg Abbott, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, and other officials.
According to Hillwood, filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation point to Bell Textron launching an initial $70 million on the project, including renovation and an addition to an existing building formerly occupied by Stanley Black and Decker. Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell is listed as the design firm on the project.
“Our team is beginning work on building improvements and expansion for our new manufacturing facility,” the statement read. “This facility represents one of several investments Bell has made in our North Texas area footprint, and the team is excited to get started. We’ll share more details as the facility progresses.”…