Bell Helicopters celebrates successful Czech H-1 programme during NATO Days 2023

Bell Helicopters celebrates successful Czech H-1 programme during NATO Days 2023

Time Stamp: September 18, 2023 11:00 AM
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New aircraft provide principal assets in the Region

Bell UH-1Y Venom

“We are thrilled to celebrate this tremendous occasion with the Czech Republic modernising their helicopter fleet,” said Mike Deslatte, Bell senior vice president and H-1 programme director. “These new H-1 platforms put the Czech Republic on the leading edge of fielded helicopter technology at a time when security matters more than ever.”

The AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom are Bell’s newest generation of dedicated attack and combat multirole helicopters. Bell designed both aircraft to have a minimal logistics footprint, enhancing operational speed and agility and providing militaries more versatility during strategic operations.

Bell, along with its subcontractor, Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima Company, will provide pilot, crew chief, and maintenance training, as well as maintenance support for those efforts in the Czech Republic.

“Pinnacle Solutions and Akima are pleased to support the Czech Armed Forces and Bell Textron in delivering these new and vital aircraft capabilities to the Czech Republic,” said Tina Tucker, president of Pinnacle Solutions. “Our highly experienced professionals will provide the best quality training while ensuring that the aircraft are fully maintained to complete this important phase of the aircraft fielding.”

“This is the start of a new era with the Viper and Venom being a key asset for the defence and security of the Czech Republic,” Deslatte added.

Bell AH-1Z Viper
Ostrava, CZECH REPUBLIC, Sept 15, 2023

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