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TX-005 · Tier 1 · Opportunity A
Bell Textron
Fort Worth headquarters plant, Fort Worth, Texas. Helicopters, V-22 and MV-75 programs.
ATier 1AssemblyLayoffs
- Parent
- Textron
- Industry
- Aerospace and defense (helicopters and tiltrotors)
- People
- 5,400 (IndustrySelect)
- Status
- Layoffs - 285 in TX and KS (Jun 2026)
- Source
- avweb.com ↗
- Verified
- 2026-10-16
How tools get used here
Line assembly with fastening, torque and power tools, plus maintenance on conveyors, robots and fixtures.
Buying signals
MV-75 moving into production; 285 laid off in Jun 2026.
Who buys tools here
Usually the maintenance manager, plant manager, MRO or indirect purchasing, and the tool crib lead.
Plants nearby
Straight-line distance between ZIP code areas, so treat it as approximate.
All plants within 50 miMap them