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Bell Cuts 285 Jobs Amid MV-75 Cheyenne II Production Shift

April 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Bell cuts 285 jobs across Texas and Kansas facilities.
Layoffs tied to MV-75 Cheyenne II program adjustments.
Three-week furlough planned for some employees.
MV-75 aims to replace part of UH-60 Black Hawk fleet.

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Strategic Implications

This staffing realignment may indicate Bell's efforts to optimize production efficiency as the MV-75 program transitions toward production. The cuts could suggest a shift in market realities, which Bell is attempting to address through restructuring, and may position the company for long-term success in the defense sector.

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What Happened

Tiltrotor Program Adjustments Lead To Staffing Realignment

Bell Textron is reducing its workforce by 285 employees across facilities in Texas and Kansas as the company adjusts to the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor program’s transition toward production. The layoffs, which represent about 3.5% of Bell’s global workforce, are part of a staffing realignment aimed at positioning the company for the long term. The MV-75 Cheyenne II, selected by the Army in 2022, is designed to replace part of the UH-60 Black Hawk fleet and provide greater speed, range, and reach for long-range air assault missions. The program is expected to enter low-rate initial production later this decade, with the Army planning to field the aircraft in the 2030s. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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