Kaman, Bell Helicopter contract extension for commercial rotor blade components

Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman), a division of Kaman Aerospace Group, announced today that it has been awarded an extension to its current contract with Bell Helicopter to manufacture skin and skin to core components for several of Bell’s commercial helicopter models.

This three-year follow on contract has an expected value in excess of $24 million. The components will continue to be manufactured at Kaman’s facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

“This program, which began in 2010, has evolved as the scope has grown and we are delighted to continue our relationship with Bell Helicopter,” stated Tim Bates, General Manager, Kaman Composite Structures – Connecticut Division.

Source and image: Kaman