UEI & Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer known for its innovative vertical flight solutions, including commercial and military helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and advanced aviation technologies. Bell introduced the Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) based on the Bell 429 commercial helicopter, designed to test autonomous fly-by-wire technology and enhance aircraft safety and pilot workload management. Bell needed a rugged I/O system to support model-based development, enabling seamless verification testing on the ground before transitioning to inflight evaluations. Learn more.