Bell Helicopter Textron [TXT] recently said that the Army initiated a contract for the OH-58 A2D cabin conversion upgrade program. "We are pleased and proud that the United States Army has awarded us the first phase of the 'A2D' agreement," said John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter. "We have enjoyed a long tradition of cooperation and innovation with the U.S. Army and and the "A2D" program is yet another example of this tradition." The A2D conversion program is…
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