Scott’s Bell 47 appoints Neil Marshall as COO
Source: Scott's - Bell 47, 08-Apr-13
Neil, formerly General Manager of SB47 during the spare parts & customer support start-up phase, after acquisition of the Bell 47 type certificates, was the Bell 429 Program Director during its production flight test, certification and entry into service from 2008 to 2010. “Neil brings a wealth of experience in the management of development, certification [...]
Africair signs for two 47GT-6 helicopters
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., 22-Mar-13
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) announced today that Africair Inc. of Miami, FL has agreed to purchase two 47GT-6 helicopters for resale into Africa. The 47GT-6 helicopter was announced by SB47 earlier this month at the Heli Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, NV and will enter service in 2016. The 47GT-6 will be powered [...]
Scott’s Bell 47 answers questions on their new turbine 47GT-6
Source: Scott’s - Bell 47, Inc., 15-Mar-13
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) today released a Question & Answer format information letter providing more details on their 47GT-6 helicopter launched recently at Heli Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. Chris Meyer, SB47′s General Manager, stated “we are very pleased with the launch of the 47GT-6 and how it was received by our [...]
Vertical Aviation orders two turbine-powered 47GT-6 helicopters
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 07-Mar-13
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) announced today that Vertical Aviation LLC of Scottsdale, AR, has agreed to purchase 2 47GT-6 helicopters and also signed up to become their dealer and customer service facility for the United States Southwest Region. The 47GT-6 helicopter was announced by SB47 at the start of the Heli Expo 2013 [...]
Scotts launches RR300 turbine powered 47GT-6
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 06-Mar-13
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) became the talk of Heli Expo 2013 today with their announcement that they will return the Model 47 to production as a new turbine powered helicopter with the Rolls Royce RR300 engine. The model will be named the 47GT-6. This historic announcement was made today at 12:30PM on day [...]
Change of leadership at Scott’s – Bell 47
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 24-Feb-13
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) announced today a change of leadership related to the successful completion of their start-up phase, after acquisition of the Bell 47 Type Certificates in 2010. Chris Meyer, formerly of Northwest Airlines Corp, has been appointed General Manager of SB47, and Neil Marshall is departing from his full time role [...]
RR300 engine in Bell 47s possible as Rolls-Royce explores feasibility with Scott’s Bell 47
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 11-Oct-12
Rolls-Royce Corporation & Scott’s – Bell 47 Inc. (SB47) announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the application of its RR300 engine to the Model 47 multipurpose light helicopter. The RR300 engine embodies new technology and advanced design methodology. The engine draws on the proven record of other Rolls-Royce turbine [...]
Scott’s Bell 47 to launch Model 47 upgrade program at Heli-Expo
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 01-Feb-12
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) today announced their intentions to launch a Model 47 Upgrade Program at Heli-Expo in Dallas on February 12. This program gives customers the choice to have their existing Model 47 upgraded or to purchase a refurbished/upgraded 47G-2A configuration (narrow body) or 47G-2A-1 (wide body) configuration helicopter direct from the [...]
Scott’s Bell 47 develops composite main blades for model 47 fleet
Source: Scott’s Bell 47, 26-Jan-12
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) today announced that they have contracted with IAC Ltd. to develop new composite main rotor blades for the model 47 fleet. IAC is an internationally recognized main and tail rotor blade repair & overhaul service provider in Fort Worth, Texas with FAA certifications to inspect & repair all major [...]
SB47 at NAAA with refurbished 47G-2A
Source: Scotts Bell 47, 02-Dec-11
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. will be exhibiting a refurbished 47G-2A at the NAAA (National Agricultural Aviation Association) Convention Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada Dec 6-7. This helicopter, operated by sister company Scott’s Helicopter Services, Inc., is an example of the quality of refurbishment that SB47 hopes to offer to the marketplace in the [...]
Scott’s Bell 47 improves seats and interiors with Oregon Aero
Source: Scott's Bell 47, 17-Nov-11
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., is excited to announce an agreement with Oregon Aero, Inc. to development an improved Seat System and modern Interior solutions for the model 47 fleet. Oregon Aero, Inc. is a leader in engineering, testing, certifying and manufacturing advanced seating & interior systems for aircraft and other applications. The company has [...]
New instrument panel for Bell 47
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 21-Oct-11
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., is excited to announce an agreement with Instrument Specialties Co., Inc. (INSCO) to design & build new Instrument Panel Assemblies for the model 47 helicopter. INSCO will partner with AeroPanel Corporation & Geneva Aviation to provide a turnkey solution for a modern cockpit interface to be made available for upgrade [...]
Scott’s Bell 47 appoints Director of Customer Support & Services
Source: Scott’s Bell 47, 01-Sep-11
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., is excited to announce the addition of a new member to their leadership team, Mr. Don Maguire, as Director of Customer Support & Services effective immediately. Don brings extensive experience in the aerospace business, including over 30 years of rotorcraft experience. Don started his career in helicopter maintenance with a [...]
Scott’s drops prices on Bell 47 blades
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47, 23-Aug-11
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47), OEM for the Model 47 helicopter, today announced a reduction of their Main Rotor Blade spares pricing to $45,000 per blade, -13 & -21, and $45,500 for the -23. This reduction is driven by the customer survey responses received over the past 6 months and is afforded by their [...]
Scott’s Bell 47, Inc. opens new facility
Source: Scott’s Bell 47, 27-Apr-11
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47), newly established OEM for the Model 47 helicopter, today confirmed their move into a new facility sized for their expanding team of employees. The 8,000 sq ft facility was upgraded in March/April to accommodate an expanded design, supply chain & quality assurance team and with an eye to their [...]
New OEM Scott’s Bell 47 announces plans for the future
Source: Scott’s – Bell 47 Inc, 12-Feb-11
Scott’s – Bell 47 Inc. (SB47) has provided an update to the marketplace on their progress as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of the Model 47 helicopter and also announced their plans for HELI-EXPO 2011, March 5-8, in Orlando, Fla. “Ensuring good supply of quality, affordable spare parts to the existing Model 47 fleet has to [...]
