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Sunday, February 24, 2013  An American Huey numbered 369 flew in from Indianapolis to Amarillo this Saturday.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A 10-year tax abatement passed by city commissioners brings Bell Helicopter military assembly center to Amarillo.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Bell Helicopter is going to display its 407 GX and 429 aircraft in The 9th International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, beginning Nov. 13.

Friday, April 27, 2012  No serious injuries were reported Thursday evening as a helicopter reportedly had a hard landing at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, officials said.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A V-22 Osprey helicopter, made in Amarillo, made a "precautionary landing" Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Pinocchio's Arm, rockets and Rube Goldberg experiments were among the entertainment for judges Tuesday at Highland Park School.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Texas U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison paid a visit to Bell Helicopter this morning.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The building that was erected in 1942 and 1943 now has new classrooms and technology for engineering students.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  After President Obama released a new strategy last week in a proposal to cut the nation's defense budget by almost 500 billion dollars, there have been a lot of questions about how that strategy is going to be implemented.

Friday, October 07, 2011  Veterans attending West Texas A&M University's Homecoming game against Angelo State will be able to enjoy the festivities for free thanks to Bell Helicopter.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  U.S. Senator speaks to city and business leaders about economic and job growth.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The Bell Boeing V-22 Program has announced that it has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Government for a second multi-year procurement contract.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  A union that represents about 100 jobs that are headed to Amarillo has taken steps to try and stop the company's action, according to a reporter with the Star-Telegram.

Friday, July 15, 2011  A bit of good news for the Amarillo economy. About 100 jobs are headed to Amarillo.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  Bell Helicopter and Amarillo College receive funding for continuing education.