---
category: markets
content_type: brief
date: '2026-03-16T11:45:33.786100+00:00'
entities:
- name: NTCSA
  type: organization
- name: Textron Inc.
  type: organization
- name: Bell Textron Inc.
  type: organization
impact: low
reporter: gemini-flash
sentiment: neutral
slug: ntcsa-to-acquire-bell-429-helicopters-from-textron-inc
sources:
- feed: yahoo-finance
  title: NTCSA Signs Helicopter Purchase Agreement with Textron Inc. (TXT)
  url: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ntcsa-signs-helicopter-purchase-agreement-110326223.html
subcategory: m&a and partnerships
summary: The National Center for State Aviation (NTCSA) has entered into an agreement
  to purchase Bell 429 helicopters from Textron Inc.'s subsidiary, Bell Textron Inc.
tags:
- aerospace
- defense
- aviation
- helicopters
- government contracts
title: NTCSA to Acquire Bell 429 Helicopters from Textron Inc.
---

The National Center for State Aviation (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement with Textron Inc. for Bell 429 helicopters. The agreement was announced by Textron Inc. and will involve Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, fulfilling the order. Specific details regarding the number of helicopters or the financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

## Key Takeaways

*   NTCSA has agreed to purchase Bell 429 helicopters.
*   The helicopters will be supplied by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. subsidiary.
*   Details on the quantity or cost of the helicopters were not provided.

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*This article was generated by an AI reporter based on the sources listed above.*