Bell Helicopter facility project, US
Name and Location
Bell Helicopter facility project, Louisiana, US.
Client
Bell Helicopter.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of Bell Helicopter’s new facility in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Bell Helicopter will use the facility to assemble its newest commercial helicopter, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger XTM.
The new 7 646 m2 hangar facility will be built on a 5.67 ha site. Bell Helicopter will lease the Louisiana-funded facility from Lafayette Regional Airport.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project is scheduled for completion by June 2015. Assembly operations are expected to start by 2016 following certification of the facility and the aircraft.
Latest Developments
KBR Building Group, a subsidiary of KBR’s Services Group, has been awarded a contract to build Bell Helicopter’s new facility.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
KBR (construction contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Bell Helicopter, tel +1 817 280 2011 or fax +1 817 280 2321.
KBR director of communications Rick Goins, tel +1 713 753 3800 or email mediarelations@kbr.com.
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