Fort Worth, Texas-based Bell Textron, an aerospace manufacturer of military and commercial helicopters, has announced a 3% reduction in its global workforce, specifically at sites in Fort Worth and Amarillo, Texas, and Wichita, Kansas, as well as mandatory furloughs.
The reduction in force affected 285 employees, primarily those working on the company's MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programs.
According to a company spokesperson, "The company must align staffing with lower revenue and lower costs for the long term. The company is also implementing a three-week furlough for certain staff as it aligns with market realities and the production transition to the military MV-75 aircraft. The layoffs were driven by federal funding and budget realities, not employee performance. These decisions are not a reflection of the team's value or the mission's importance. They are about ensuring we stay aligned to the program, protect long-term success, and position ourselves to deliver what matters most."
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