Bell, November 19, 2025 - Cologne, Germany - Bell Textron Prague, a.s., a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TEREM Holding Bulgaria regarding cooperation and mutual support for a fleet of six Bell 206 aircraft owned by the Bulgarian Air Force.
This MOU will enable the potential development of a solution for the Bulgarian Air Force to receive local customer service provided by TEREM, with aircraft parts and personnel support provided by Bell Textron Prague. The intended Bell support includes PART 145 maintenance services, PART 21 Engineering and Design, and, in close cooperation with TEREM Holding, heavy and complex maintenance, retrofits, modifications and upgrades, and customization of the Bulgarian Air Force’s fleet of Bell 206 helicopters. The possible solution is designed to provide the Bulgarian Air Force the critical sustainment and future retrofit, modification and upgrade possibilities as well as maintenance support.
Vlastimil Cepicka, manager, Bell Textron Prague, said “We are thrilled to explore this cooperative effort between Bell and TEREM Holding Bulgaria as we provide maintenance support to the Bulgarian Air Force. Through our in-region maintenance hub, Bell Textron Prague continues to be a trusted aftermarket provider for military and commercial aircraft customers.”
Through a state-of-the-art facility, the Bell Textron Prague team provides PART 145 maintenance services, PART 21 Engineering and Design, and performs heavy and complex maintenance, retrofits, modifications and upgrades, customization and delivery of new Bell aircraft to customers across European, Middle Eastern and African regions. The facility also provides modern paint booths that fit all Bell helicopter models or helicopters/aircraft of similar sizes. The Bell Textron Prague facility also provides component-level services and overhaul capabilities and serves as a one-stop-shop for government and commercial customers in the region.
Bulgarian Air Force Bell 206 helicopter
About TEREM : TEREM – HOLDING EAD is a state-owned company of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense. It specializes in repairs, modernization and logistical support of aviation equipment, ships and vessels, armored vehicles, small arms, artillery and missiles weapons, ammunition, radar, and communication equipment.
About Bell : Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 90 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us. We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of advanced air mobility.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours. Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.
About Textron : Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems.
This MOU will enable the potential development of a solution for the Bulgarian Air Force to receive local customer service provided by TEREM, with aircraft parts and personnel support provided by Bell Textron Prague. The intended Bell support includes PART 145 maintenance services, PART 21 Engineering and Design, and, in close cooperation with TEREM Holding, heavy and complex maintenance, retrofits, modifications and upgrades, and customization of the Bulgarian Air Force’s fleet of Bell 206 helicopters. The possible solution is designed to provide the Bulgarian Air Force the critical sustainment and future retrofit, modification and upgrade possibilities as well as maintenance support.
Vlastimil Cepicka, manager, Bell Textron Prague, said “We are thrilled to explore this cooperative effort between Bell and TEREM Holding Bulgaria as we provide maintenance support to the Bulgarian Air Force. Through our in-region maintenance hub, Bell Textron Prague continues to be a trusted aftermarket provider for military and commercial aircraft customers.”
Through a state-of-the-art facility, the Bell Textron Prague team provides PART 145 maintenance services, PART 21 Engineering and Design, and performs heavy and complex maintenance, retrofits, modifications and upgrades, customization and delivery of new Bell aircraft to customers across European, Middle Eastern and African regions. The facility also provides modern paint booths that fit all Bell helicopter models or helicopters/aircraft of similar sizes. The Bell Textron Prague facility also provides component-level services and overhaul capabilities and serves as a one-stop-shop for government and commercial customers in the region.
Bulgarian Air Force Bell 206 helicopter
About TEREM : TEREM – HOLDING EAD is a state-owned company of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense. It specializes in repairs, modernization and logistical support of aviation equipment, ships and vessels, armored vehicles, small arms, artillery and missiles weapons, ammunition, radar, and communication equipment.
About Bell : Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 90 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us. We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of advanced air mobility.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours. Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.
About Textron : Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems.
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