18-Dec-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Following Bell’s announcement that they have delivered the 50th Bell 429 into “their definition of” Europe, HeliHub.com can reveal that the purchaser is Homeserve – a company that provides 24×7 “man in a van” repair for plumbing, drainage and heating problems to households that pay an annual fee for membership. The company also carries out... Read more
11-Dec-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the sale of a Bell 429 and an order for two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ helicopters to Saudi Arabian aircraft operator and authorized Independent Representative (IR), Wallan Aviation. The Bell 429 will be configured for general/utility missions and has an expected delivery date of... Read more
2-Dec-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today named Matthew J. Hasik executive vice president, Commercial Business. Hasik will lead the combined Commercial Sales and Marketing and Commercial Programs organization. Hasik succeeds Danny Maldonado, a 24-year company veteran who has been selected to be president and CEO of Textron Financial. “We have seen tremendous... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the 50th Bell 429 in Europe to an operator in the United Kingdom. The aircraft will be used to accomplish corporate/VIP transport across the region. [Ed:- see our analysis below by country] “The Bell 429 offers customers exceptional performance and a smooth, comfortable ride, and... Read more
14-Nov-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, (NYSE: TXT), today announced the sale of a Bell 412EP to Nishi Nippon Airlines Co., Ltd. The sale is the first conducted through Bell Helicopter’s new office in Tokyo, Japan. “We are proud Nishi Nippon Airlines has continued to demonstrate its confidence in the performance and economics of a... Read more
30-Oct-2014Source: HeliHub.com
All air ambulance helicopters in England and Wales are funded by charitable contribution, and the launch of Britain’s first Bell 429 featured no shortage of important people from the county of Wiltshire. Dignitaries included no fewer than ten mayors from various towns and Sarah Troughton, Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, the Queen’s official representative in the... Read more
22-Oct-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display the Bell 429 in corporate/VIP configuration at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2014 conference, held this year in Orlando, Florida from October 21 to 23. In addition, Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group will be featuring a mockup of the Bell 429 MAGnificent interior inside the... Read more
21-Oct-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The helicopter industry is poorly represented this year at the NBAA convention, which opens today in Orlando, Florida. There is no direct representation from AgustaWestland, Airbus Helicopters, MD Helicopters or Sikorsky. Bell and Robinson are there, and both have helicopters on display. Bell has borrowed the black 429 they delivered a few months back to... Read more
17-Oct-2014Source: Gazette & Herald
Wiltshire Air Ambulance has announced that George Lawrence will be the Unit Chief Pilot of the new Bell 429 helicopter which starts operating on January 1. See Full Story... Read more
15-Oct-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter and TRU Simulation + Training, both Textron Inc. companies, (NYSE: TXT), announced a collaboration to open the first Bell Helicopter training center in Valencia, Spain. The companies are targeting the facility to be operational in the first quarter of 2016 with the Bell 429 as the initial training platform. The training will be... Read more
15-Oct-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announces it has made the first Bell 429 Wheeled Landing Gear (WLG) sale in Europe. The aircraft will also be outfitted with the world’s first Bell 429 MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). [Editor note – Bell have not announced the customer,... Read more
14-Oct-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will showcase Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust’s (WAACT) Bell 429 at Helitech International in Amsterdam from October 14-16. After delivery, the aircraft will become the first Bell 429 in the United Kingdom used for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). Additionally, this year, Bell Helicopter is also celebrating... Read more
13-Oct-2014Source: HeliHub.com
For almost ten years, the British county of Wiltshire has been host to an MD Explorer jointly operated by the Police and Air Ambulance – a relatively unusual British aviation industry phenomenon with a Governmental organisation working hand-in-hand with a charity. This arrangement draws to a close at the end of November, with the aircraft... Read more
25-Sep-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announced Heli-Securite has taken delivery of the first VIP Bell 429 in France. The aircraft will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show on the Yacht Voyager in berth T40 from September 24-27. Starting this month, the VIP Bell 429 will be used for corporate transport... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will showcase two aircraft at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), opening today at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. Attendees will get an up close look at two non-profit organization’s aircraft, including HALO Flight’s Bell 429, which was purchased last year at the show, and... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce that another Bell Helicopter 429 light-twin, operated by HALO-Flight Inc. (Corpus Christi, Texas), has been equipped with the popular Becker DVCS Digital Audio System. HALO-Flight’s Bell 429 will be on display at the Bell Helicopter booth (#923) at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Nashville, TN, September 22-24.... Read more
5-Sep-2014Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division (Nasdaq: AIRM), recently delivered a Bell 429 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Helicopter to HALO-Flight in Corpus Christi, Texas, equipped with a customized medical interior. The aircraft completion took place at the Bell Helicopters facility in Piney Flats, Tenn. and is slated to enter service September 2014. “Our life saving... Read more
15-Aug-2014Source: T|rakka
Trakka Corp Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the New York Police Department (NYPD), together with Helinet Technologies, has selected the A800 Trakkabeam Tactical Helicopter Searchlight for the department’s four recently-purchased Bell 429 patrol helicopters. The Trakka A800 searchlight’s advanced optics technology provides superior performance and flexibility complimenting the custom airborne mission suite supplied by... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Hawker Pacific
Hawker Pacific, the leading aircraft sales and product support company in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East has today announced a demonstration tour of a Bell 429EMS helicopter in EMS configuration across New Zealand and Australia – a first for the region. Arriving this week, the aero-medical configured helicopter will visit New Zealand in August... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will soon deliver its 200th Bell 429 to Miramar Empreendimentos Imobiliários, a hi-rise residential construction and real estate company serving the coastal area of Sao Paulo for more than 30 years. The aircraft will be used for corporate transportation and charter around Miramar’s projects and key areas... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of a Bell 429 configured for Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) to the non-profit helicopter emergency medical service, HALO-Flight, Inc. “We chose the Bell 429 for its modern design, cost effectiveness throughout its lifecycle and its single pilot IFR capability, which gives us peace... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: MAG
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) will display its “MAGnificent” luxury interior for the Bell 429 at the 11th Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event marks the debut of the VVIP interior in Latin America. The Bell 429 interior mock-up will include many functional amenities. The center console... Read more
1-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), showcased the versatility and superior performance of the Bell 429 WLG, the aircraft’s wheeled landing gear variant, with nearly 60 demonstration flights between March 2014 to July 2014 in Latin America. “We received great feedback from our customers about the retractable landing gear for ground taxi operations,”... Read more
23-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed purchase agreement for the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Middle East. The aircraft will be equipped with a fully customized EMS interior and state-of-the-art avionics. The aircraft will be delivered in 2015 and will support... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed purchase agreement with INAER France an Avincis Group operator for a Bell 429 in Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) configuration. The aircraft, the first Bell 429 sold in France, will be equipped with a fully customized EMS interior and state-of-the-art avionics. INAER will... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE: TXT) announced a signed purchase agreement with the Swedish National Police for seven Bell 429 helicopters. The aircraft will be used for police operations including, surveillance, reconnaissance, maintaining public order, aerial photography, aid in rescue missions and police transportation. The Swedish National Police were the first and only helicopter... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), is showcasing its modernized commercial product line at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the United Kingdom from July 14-20. There will be four Bell Helicopter aircraft on display, including the international debut of the Bell 525 Relentless™ mockup configured for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, the... Read more
1-Jul-2014Source: Wiltshire Air Ambulance
An Internationally recognised Aviation experts has recently joined Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA) to oversee the charity’s transition from its current collaborative partnership with Wiltshire Police to a completely separate and independent Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) provider at the end of this year. Giorgio Bendoni joined WAA in May as Bell 429 Program Co-ordinator to... Read more
26-Jun-2014Source: Mecaer
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) is teaming up with Bell Helicopter to display the newest state-of-the-art luxury cabin interior for the Bell 429 aircraft at the 7th Annual Yachting Gala in Monte Carlo from June 28th to June 29th. [This interior was the one introduced at Heli-Expo. Ed] Customers can customize the cabin interior to a variety of seating configurations,... Read more
17-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Bell have recently delivered a new Bell 429 from their facility in Czech Republic to Air Transport Europe, one of the main operators in Slovakia. The helicopter – serial 57143 – was test flown in Prague as OK-BHY (as seen in photos here) and was delivered as OM-ATR. This is the second Bell 429 operating... Read more
17-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display the first Slovakian Bell 429 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) aircraft, owned by Air Transport Europe, at the European Helicopter Show (EHS) this year. In addition, Bell Helicopter will also display the first Bell 407GX in VIP configuration delivered to King’s Casino, a customer based... Read more
16-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced th Bell 429 is successfully completing key Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions for new Russian customers. Heli-Drive, one of Bell Helicopter’s independent representatives in the region has customized a Bell 429 and constructed the first six of 16 total helipads at regional hospitals to support... Read more
11-Jun-2014Source: Swindon Advertiser
Wiltshire Air Ambulance are preparing to sign a five year lease allowing them to continue to operate from Wiltshire Police HQ at Devizes. See full story... Read more
5-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced its facility in Prague, Czech Republic delivered two commercially registered Bell 429 aircraft to Turkey. The aircraft were delivered to Saran Aviation and were highly customized in a Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) configuration. The customization also included a TCAS system, full cabin audio communication system,... Read more
4-Jun-2014Source: Bell
confirming the details of the story HeliHub.com broke back on 15th May Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announces progress of its European demo tour with a Bell 429 aircraft configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). The aircraft arrived earlier this month and has visited many charity and EMS organizations in the... Read more
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
