By: Javi Gonzalez
Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, is expanding its operations in Fort Worth, strengthening the city's role in the U.S. aerospace industry. Governor Greg Abbott announced that Bell's new aircraft manufacturing facility is the first project to qualify under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. "Bell is a critical part of the Texas manufacturing sector," Abbott said during an event at Bell's Manufacturing Technology Center. The expansion will create over 400 jobs and involves a $429 million investment, supported by a $2.67 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant, as per the