2-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Rocky Mountain Rotors (RMR), based at Gelatin Field in the Montana city of Bozeman, have recently added a Bell 429 to their fleet. This single pilot IFR aircraft is soon to be configured with an external hook, NVG (for night mountain navigating), FLIR (for SAR missions), external cargo (ski basket) and had already been fitted with... Read more
1-Jun-2014Source: Ottawa Citizen
The Canadian government’s decision to grant Bell a special weight exemption for the 429 strained relations between Transport Canada and aviation safety regulators in the U.S. and Europe, federal documents show. See full story... Read more
30-May-2014Source: aerolite
Four Bell 429 EMS/SAR interiors have been delivered so far this year and four more will be delivered during the upcoming four months. The recently delivered interiors are already in operation in several European countries. The next batch will go to Europe and the US. Newly developed and certified equipment affords a flexible lay-out concept... Read more
23-May-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the delivery of a Bell 429 helicopter for operation by Heli-Alps, a Swiss-based company offering corporate transport, sightseeing tours and aerial photography. This is the first Bell 429 to be configured for VIP transport in Switzerland and was customized at the Bell Helicopter facility in Prague.... Read more
21-May-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the Bell 429 will display its newest state-of-the art luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group at EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland, held May 20 to 22. “The Bell 429 is the most advanced light twin engine helicopter in its class. Our elegant VVIP interior... Read more
15-May-2014Source: HeliHub.com
On May 3rd, Bell’s 429 demonstrator was shipped into their European base at Prague in the Czech Republic. Within four days it had arrived in the UK where it has been demonstrated to Bond Air Services this week and is expected to visit other operators in the air ambulance market as well. The helicopter is... Read more
13-May-2014Source: Canadian Government
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced a contract of up to $172 million awarded to Bell Helicopter for the procurement and delivery of 15 light-lift helicopters within the context of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Fleet Renewal Plan. This... Read more
13-May-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters Canada
“Airbus Helicopters Canada deeply regrets that the federal government has moved forward and awarded the Canadian Coast Guard Light-lift Helicopter contract. Our lawsuit against Public Works & Government Services Canada on this tender is currently before the Federal Court and has not been resolved. Airbus Helicopters Canada maintains that the government’s Request for Proposals for... Read more
12-May-2014Source: Nordic Rotors
The Court of Appeal has legally canceled Värmland County Council’s decision following a public tender for the procurement of a new EMS helicopter. Värmland County had chosen the new Airbus EC 145 T2 for its very first HEMS station in Karlstad, but a competitor appealed the decision. The Administrative Court approved the county’s procurement, but... Read more
12-May-2014Source: Nordic Rotors
The new EMS helicopter that is being used on the island of Gotland has been partly halted due to its limited payload acceptance. Representatives have told Swedish Radio (SR) that the new Bell 429 has been reduced to covering only local EMS missions, and that the inter-hospital transports between the island and the mainland have... Read more
5-May-2014Source: Nordic Rotors
The new EMS helicopter in Gotland has met criticism in the media due to its current weight limit in the European Union. The newspaper Gotlands Tidningar states that the helicopter’s limited maximum takeoff weight rules out the option to bring a doctor in addition to the standard crew when needed by a critically ill patient.... Read more
25-Apr-2014Source: Nordic Rotors
Scandinavian MediCopter, a subsidiary of Scandinavian AirAmbulance, has launched its Bell 429 in HEMS operations for Region Gotland in Visby. The aircraft, the first one of its type in Scandinavia, was placed in medical alert yesterday, and it has already done its first mission. Gotland’s EMS helicopter is primarily engaged in inter-hospital transports between the... Read more
1-Apr-2014Source: Helinet
Helinet Technologies, an international provider of aviation technology solutions to the law enforcement, government and military markets, announced today its selection by the New York Police Department (NYPD) to deploy a custom airborne mission suite for the Department’s four recently acquired Bell 429 Patrol helicopters. Developed from the ground up to meet the specific needs... Read more
16-Mar-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced Helisul Air Taxi ordered a new Bell 429 and also signed purchase agreements for three new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft at Heli-Expo 2014, further adding to the company’s growing fleet. This was part of the nearly 200 total agreements announced at the end of... Read more
5-Mar-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced it secured customer commitments to purchase 196 new Bell helicopters at last week’s Heli-Expo show in Anaheim, CA. The customer signings followed the company’s product unveiling in front of a packed booth full of enthusiastic onlookers (see the video here.) Bell Helicopter for the first time revealed... Read more
27-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the order of a VIP configured Bell 429 to be delivered to the VanAllen Group, a business aviation consulting service, for delivery for a private customer. “The Bell 429 is an incomparable aircraft, featuring a glass cockpit, luxury seating and superior speed and performance,” said... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, set the standard at HELI-EXPO 2014 with the reveal of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ and a full-size mock up of the Bell 525 Relentless™ in search-and-rescue configuration. By the end of the first day, Bell completed more than 100 signings that included the Bell 505... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Mecaer Aviation Group
Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), through its MAG Design Studio, is expanding its collaboration with Bell Helicopter. The company has created a new and innovative VVIP interior concept for the Bell 429 which has been branded the Bell 429 MAGnificent. MAG has successfully introduced renowned Italian style and exquisite craftsmanship into highly-advanced-technology interiors that are... Read more
13-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), and Air Juan signed a purchase agreement Tuesday for a Bell 429 in a wheeled landing gear (WLG) configuration. This aircraft is the first WLG configuration to be sold into the Philippines. Air Juan, which is based in the Philippines, will use the aircraft for corporate travel... Read more
12-Feb-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Wiltshire Air Ambulance has told the residents of the British county it represents that it is actively on the look-out for a new base. From when they launched operations through to the end of November 2014, Wiltshire Air Ambulance has been a joint operation with Wiltshire Police in which the law enforcement unit owned and operated... Read more
11-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), recognized PLUS Helicopter Services Sdn Bhd during the Singapore Airshow Customer Reception on February 10, for its dedication to saving lives amidst challenging conditions. In May 2013, PLUS Heli deployed a Bell 429 to rescue severely burned crew members injured when a container ship’s boiler exploded 140... Read more
8-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the Singapore Airshow, to be held Feb. 11 – 16. Bell Helicopter will have a strong presence as an exhibitor, with a Bell 407GX and Bell 429 on static display as well as the debut of the Bell AH-1Z “Zulu” attack helicopter cockpit demonstrator. In addition, the U.S. Marine Corps... Read more
7-Feb-2014Source: Lord Corp
LORD Corporation-a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control-has announced new part offerings, repair service for the Bell 429 fleet, as well as other service improvements to better meet the needs of the aerospace aftermarket. According to Rodolphe Leroy, manager global sales, Business Development & Marketing, LORD Aerospace Aftermarket, LORD has implemented several... Read more
2-Feb-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed agreement with the New York Police Department for four Bell 429 helicopters. The aircraft will be used for airborne law enforcement patrol, serving the citizens of New York City and surrounding jurisdictions. The NYPD currently has three Bell 412EPs in service for a... Read more
30-Jan-2014Source: Becker Avionics
Air Zermatt AG in Switzerland selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital aircraft audio system, for their new fleet of Bell Helicopter 429 light-twin helicopters. Air Zermatt selected Becker’s DVCS because it allows their flight crews to select and control all onboard communication devices for inbound and outbound communications, including; public address, warning systems, radios and... Read more
27-Jan-2014Source: Bell
Today, Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the initial certification of the Bell 429WLG by Transport Canada and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil. Unveiled in October 2013 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference, the helicopter combines the advanced capabilities of the Bell 429 with the added operational flexibility... Read more
23-Jan-2014Source: HeliHub.com
As parent company Textron reports it’s fourth quarter numbers, so they release the quarterly report on production volumes at Bell Helicopter. While military production continues fairly flat (and is predicted to near halve), so they have been compensated by commercial helicopter deliveries up 13% from 188 to 213 units. This covers Bell 206L3, 212, 407,... Read more
7-Jan-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Just before Christmas, a red and white Bell 429 arrived in the Philippines at the facility of Hawker Pacific Asia. This is serial 57155 and will be delivered shortly to Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company to replace their Bell 427. The company also operates a Bell 430 and an AgustaWestland AW139. The 429 is reportedly... Read more
7-Jan-2014Source: Heli Charter
Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust (WAACT) today (7th January 2014) signed a 10-year contract in Swindon with Heli Charter Ltd for a new helicopter, which will come into service at the end of the year, when the lease on the current 12 year old aircraft expires. After a great deal of deliberation over the last... Read more
5-Dec-2013Source: KMVT
The new hangar for the Air Saint Luke’s helicopter is almost done. Construction began earlier this year See full story... Read more
15-Nov-2013Source: Aero Design
Aero Design Ltd. is happy to announce that it has received US approval for the Bell 429 Cargo Basket in addition to the Canadian and EASA approvals previously acquired. Company President Jason Rekve says that these are very exciting times for the company and we are looking forward to the introduction of several new products... Read more
14-Nov-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will have a strong presence at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the Middle East’s leading aerospace event, held at Dubai World Central November 17-21. Bell Helicopter will feature a number of commercial and military aircraft on static display, showcasing their outstanding capabilities to meet the unique mission requirements... Read more
12-Nov-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has delivered the first seven of 15 Bell 429s to the Turkish National Police on or ahead of schedule. The aircraft will be used for a wide array of law enforcement missions, including surveillance, personnel transport and air support of ground operations. “With the... Read more
11-Nov-2013Source: Two Bear Air
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and Two Bear Air are pleased to announce the arrival of the much-anticipated Bell 429 rescue helicopter. This helicopter is the flagship of a unique public/private philanthropic partnership between Flathead County and philanthropist Mike Goguen of Whitefish. “Residents and visitors are drawn to enjoy the natural resources and rugged atmosphere... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display the Bell 429WLG for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2013 conference, held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 22 to 24. The aircraft is an upgrade to the Bell 429 and features wheeled landing gear in place of traditional... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today at the 2013 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) that HALO-Flight, Inc., a non-profit air and ground ambulance service, will be adding a Bell 429 to their fleet for air ambulance operations. “Serving an area of 28,000 square miles and a population of more than one... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will highlight two of its most popular aircraft in the Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) segment, the Bell 429 and Bell 407GX, on static display at the 2013 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Hosted by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), AMTC will take place this year... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Bell are this week setting an industry milestone – well, as far as the HeliHub.com team can remember – with the launch of a new helicopter model at the NBAA National Business Aircraft Association Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. The new wheeled landing gear variant of the 429, with the not-so-catchy name of 429WLG,... Read more
18-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell has announced the launch of the 429WLG (Wheeled-Landing Gear, a clumsy acronym!) at the NBAA in Las Vegas next week. Here are some photos of the new model, which was first announced at Heli-Expo earlier this year. The event will be led by Danny Maldonado, Bell’s executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. This... Read more
3-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Yesterday, the UK Civil Aviation Authority issued the registration G-ODSA to a Bell 429, serial 57139. The operator is listed as Starspeed. Starspeed are based at Fairoaks, just south-west of London and within the Heathrow control zone. They operate a number of twin-engined helicopters for high net worth owners, and have a good deal of... Read more
27-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the 23rd annual Monaco Yacht Show, held September 25-28. Bell Helicopter will showcase a spacious and versatile Bell 429 in corporate configuration aboard the 247 ft. (75.4 m) superyacht, Northern Star, with exclusive access for attendees. The Bell 429 continues to gain momentum across Europe in... Read more
25-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announced today at Aviation Expo / China 2013 it has signed a purchase agreement with its Independent Representative (IR), Reignwood Investment Co. Ltd. (Reignwood), for the purchase of 12 Bell helicopters. The sale includes 10 Bell 407 aircraft and two Bell 429 aircraft. The aircraft are being... Read more
24-Sep-2013
[another Bell Press release story for Helitech that HeliHub.com has already covered last week] Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the first VIP-configured Bell 429 to be flown in the United Kingdom to TJ Morris Ltd. TJ Morris will take advantage of the Bell 429’s Instrument Flight Rules... Read more
24-Sep-2013Source: Bell
[this is an official Bell press release for Helitech, but HeliHub.com did release this news three months ago…..] Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the first Bell 429 in Great Britain is now fully operational. The aircraft was recently delivered to National Grid for inspection and maintenance of power lines. National Grid’s... Read more
24-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today at Helitech International 2013 a signed agreement with Avincis Group for the sale of up to 20 helicopters comprised of the Bell 429, Bell412 and Bell 412EPI aircraft, largely for use in Life & Rescue operations. “We’re delighted to be able to further develop our... Read more
23-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed agreement with Heli-Charter Ltd for the first Bell 429configured for Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations in the United Kingdom. The recently appointed Bell Helicopter Customer Support Facility and Independent Representative held the grand opening of its new facility adjacent to Manston International Airport in Kent on September 21.... Read more
21-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), continues to expand its presence in Russia, announcing purchase agreements for seven aircraft signed during Jet Expo 2013 in Moscow last week. During the show, Bell Helicopter displayed its newest product, the Bell 429, in a corporate configuration. Bell Helicopter has secured agreements for the sale of seven helicopters, including... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the 15th bi-annual Aviation Expo China, held September 25 to 28 in Beijing, China. Bell Helicopter will have a strong presence as an exhibitor, featuring the Bell 429 on display in its booth. “The 2013 Aviation Expo China presents a great opportunity for us to connect with... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Discount retailer Home Bargains, based in the city of Liverpool in the north-west of the UK, has taken delivery of a Bell 429. This is believed to replace their Eurocopter AS350B3 G-GMCM, which is five years old and has under 750 hours on the airframe. The new aircraft was seen at Blackpool airport on Wednesday... Read more
31-Jul-2013
Congress spokesman Sukhpal Khaira said that the Punjab government purchased the Bell 429 helicopter worth Rs.38 crore recently and alleged the process was “arbitrary, malafide, illegitimate and non transparent”. see full story FIle photo... Read more
19-Jul-2013Source: Defence Suppliers
The Royal Australian Navy’s Retention and Motivation Initiative 2 program (RMI 2) has received a significant capability enhancement for its Bell 429 platform with the aircraft now upgraded to allow operations at an internal gross weight of 7,500lbs. see full story... Read more
18-Jul-2013Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com interviewed Heli-Charter’s Gary Slater at the weekend as he had a Bell 429 demonstrator aircraft in the static aircraft park at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world – a unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars... Read more
18-Jul-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will showcase two aircraft at the 43rd annual Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) conference and exposition, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. July 17-20. Attendees will get an up close look at the Fairfax County Police Department’s Bell 429 and a Bell 407GX... Read more
26-Jun-2013Source: HeliHub.com
National Grid, the British-based infrastructure company, has for some years owned and operated helicopters in their own right and not leased in this specialist skill. This began back in 1985 with the purchase of a new Eurocopter AS355F1 Twin Squirrel and has developed with later versions of the AS355. More recently, National Grid decided to... Read more
20-Jun-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced foreign approval of seven products distributed through its Aeronautical Accessories brand. Approvals were received in May from the Ukraine State Aviation Administration, Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the following products: Ukraine validation of STC SH3289SO, Cabin Floor Protectors... Read more
13-Jun-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display a number of aircraft and share program updates at the 2013 Paris Air Show, one of the largest aviation trade shows in the world, held at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre June 17-23. Demonstration flights will highlight two industry-leading Bell aircraft, the Bell 429 and Bell... Read more
11-Jun-2013Source: HeliHub.com
The UK’s first Bell 429 arrived quietly into the UK in late May, and is being worked on by Bell’s UK representatives, Heli-Charter at Manston before it takes up its’ local registration G-RIDB. Last December Bell announced that National Grid had ordered a 429 for delivery in the first quarter of 2013, hardly a story... Read more
23-May-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the 13th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) held May 21 to May 23 in Geneva, Switzerland. Bell Helicopter will feature a corporate configured Bell 429 on static display. The customer-owned Bell 429 on display was the first to be... Read more
17-May-2013Source: Transas Aviation
[electronic translation] Transas Aviation Company, A Part of Transas Group, and Jet Transfer Company, an Official Representative of Rotorcraft American manufacturer Bell Helicopter, have signed A Cooperation Agreement for Installation of GLONASS / GPS equipment on Bell-407 and Bell-429 helicopters. Installation of Transas manufactured GLONASS / GPS Satellite Navigation System, TSS (Transas Satellite System), on... Read more
17-May-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), continues to expand its presence in Russia through recent aircraft deliveries, the appointment of a second Independent Representative and through participation at the 6th annual HeliRussia exhibition. “Russia is a very important market for Bell Helicopter; their demand for new rotorcraft is increasing and we are ready to provide them... Read more
1-May-2013Source: Astronics
Bell Helicopter has worked with Astronics Corporation to help integrate the Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system as an option for new Bell 429s as well as for retrofit installations. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a leader in providing advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics’ Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system (EVS) permits pilots to... Read more
29-Apr-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), visited with many customers and enthusiasts last week in San Pedro Totoltepec, Mexico at the 10th annual AeroExpo held April 18 to April 20 at Toluca International Airport. Five Bell Helicopter aircraft were displayed at the event, including three corporate-configured Bell 407s, as well as a Bell... Read more
15-Apr-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter has announced it is producing and distributing carbide skid shoes for the Bell 429 model, through its Aeronautical Accessories brand. The product utilizes a patented process under the repair station that provides the highest degree of skid gear protection. The Bell 429 skid shoes are long-lasting, extremely durable and reduce wear and operating... Read more
10-Apr-2013Source: Bell
Bell have announced that it has secured an agreement with the Delaware State Police for the supply of two Bell 429 aircraft. The multi-mission configured Bell 429s will be utilized for both airborne law enforcement operations and helicopter emergency medical services. “For the mission and operations for the Delaware State Police, we evaluated all helicopter... Read more
10-Apr-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that the Bell 429 has earned Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to fly at an increased maximum gross weight of 7,500 lbs. Indonesia marks the seventeenth country to approve the increased maximum gross weight. The DGCA’s approval is based on Transport Canada’s... Read more
18-Mar-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Here are some photos of the new retractable gear Bell 429 as announced at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month. HeliHub.com understands that it is the wheeled variant which has led to Bell pushing the certified maximum weight up from 7,000lb to 7,500lb, and while many national authorities have already agreed the higher figure,... Read more
14-Mar-2013Source: Tanis Aircraft Products
Tanis Aircraft Products is proud to announce a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Bell 429 – Installation of Tanis Preheat System. Tanis manufactures the only heli-preheat system that thoroughly and safely heats all critical components. Helicopter preheat systems typically include heating elements for the engine, main rotor gear box, accessory gear box, tail rotor gear... Read more
9-Mar-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the appointment of Helidrive as its new independent representative for Russia. Helidrive is the first Bell Helicopter authorized independent sales representative in northwest Russia. Bell Helicopter and Helidrive also announced recent purchase agreements for five aircraft – two Bell 429s and three Bell 407GXs. “Russia... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter has announced it is distributing a new cargo basket under its Aeronautical Accessories brand, produced by Aero Design Ltd. for the Bell 429 aircraft. The new product was developed jointly through Bell Helicopter and Aero Design. The quick release cargo basket received Transport Canada certification supplemental type certificate SH12-58 in Nov. 2012 and... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter is pleased to announce that, through its Aeronautical Accessories brand, it is the exclusive distributor of Tanis Aircraft Products’ new preheat system for the Bell 429 aircraft. The Heli-Preheat system provides numerous benefits for operators in cold climates. When used for the prescribed time, benefits can include an increase in reliability and safety... Read more
1-Mar-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that the Bell 429 has earned Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) type acceptance to operate in Israel, as well as approval to fly at an increased maximum gross weight of 7,500 lbs. Israel marks the sixteenth country to approve the increased maximum gross weight.... Read more
1-Mar-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will showcase a number of aircraft and program updates at HELI-EXPO 2013, the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exposition, hosted by Helicopter Association International (HAI) in Las Vegas March 5-7. Bell Helicopter invites show attendees to its opening event on March 5, at 11:30 a.m., where... Read more
25-Feb-2013Source: Bell
Four weeks ago, HeliHub.com ran two stories on Bell 429s being delivered into Nigeria Jan 23 –Nigerian Police receive a Bell 429 Jan 24 –First EMS Bell 429 arrives in Nigeria for NEMA And then on Friday February 22nd, Bell issued the following:- Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery... Read more
21-Feb-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has validated the Bell 429 for operation in Nigeria and endorsed the Bell 429 gross weight increase to 3402 kg (7,500 lbs.). Nigeria is the fifteenth country to approve the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429... Read more
13-Feb-2013Source: RSG
In December 2012, RSG received its first two Bell 429s for completion at their Fort Worth, Meacham Field location. The first 429 will departed in January for a Latin American customer and the second will depart for Europe this month after a signature, first class RSG completion treatment. The aircraft arrived green from Bell’s, Mirabel... Read more
