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Bell Helicopter Changing the way the world flies. Barry Kohler President, Bell Helicopter Canada December 6, 2011. First-Certified Commercial Helicopter – Bell 47. Pioneer and Innovator in Aviation. History of Bell Helicopter – Model 30. Pioneer and Innovator in Aviation. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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…