Two more test vehicles are scheduled to join the program this year—FTV4 in August and FTV5 in September.
Slated to perform low-level survey work, Bell 525 Flight Test Vehicle 3 (FTV3) made its maiden flight on Friday at Bell Helicopter's manufacturing plant in Amarillo, Texas. Two more test vehicles are scheduled to join the program this year—FTV4 in August and FTV5 in September. Bell said it remains on track to certify the super-medium twin helicopter next year. (Photo: Bell Helicopter)