Yes — ordered. In 2026, Mexico ordered Naval aviation expansion tranche 1: 10 Cessna 208B EX, 6 Bell 412,…, 20 units from United States (Textron/Bell)(US$300 million). Status: announced — 30 Mar 2026. Reported by Aviation News EU, 30 Mar 2026.
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Item | Naval aviation expansion tranche 1: 10 Cessna 208B EX, 6 Bell 412, 4 Bell 505 (of 36-aircraft plan) |
| Quantity | 20 |
| Supplier | United States (Textron/Bell) |
| Value | US$300 million |
| Status | ordered |
| Source | Aviation News EU, 30 Mar 2026 |
