Astronics teams with Bell for V-280 Valor development for US Army FLRAA program

Astronics announced that it is now under contract with Bell to support development of the V-280 Valor for the U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft FLRAA program. A member of Team Valor, Astronics has been working with Bell for several years by supplying the electrical power and distribution system for the demonstrator aircraft. The current agreement will further mature the system for qualification and certification. This award follows the Army’s selection of the V-280 as the winner of its FLRAA competition and the planned replacement for the UH-60 Blackhawk. Peter J. Gundermann, Chairman, President, and CEO of Astronics, said, “We have enjoyed a close working relationship with Bell for many years, providing innovative solutions for their aircraft. Our CorePower(R) technology is designed into the Bell 505, Bell 525 aircraft, and V-280 Valor. We congratulate Bell on their selection for this program and are honored to work with them to help deliver the V-280 weapon system to the U.S. Army.”