A subsidiary of Textron, Bell manufactures military rotorcraft at facilities in Fort Worth, and Amarillo, Texas, United States as well as commercial helicopters in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada.

[3] In 1941, Bell hired Arthur M. Young, a talented inventor, to provide expertise for helicopter research and development.

[3] Due to its burgeoning success, the helicopter division relocated as a separate unit to Hurst, Texas in 1951.

[6] A rapid prototyping center called XworX assists Bell's other divisions in reducing development time.

This notable aircraft was received by the Mendes Group, a prominent operator headquartered in Latin America, intended for corporate transportation purposes within Brazil.