Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the first Bell 412EP with STC SR09600RC (Bell 412EPI) to the Government of Uttar Pradesh in India. The aircraft will be used for VIP transportation throughout the region.

The Bell Helicopter team delivered the Bell 412EP in early December at the State Capital – Lucknow.

“We have had a long-standing relationship with the Government of Uttar Pradesh for more than 20 years, and the Bell Helicopter team is proud to deliver one of the most reliable and versatile helicopters on the market,” said Sameer A. Rehman, managing director of Bell Helicopter, Asia Pacific. “The Bell 412 continues to attract customers worldwide, and the upgraded Bell 412EPI offers advanced features and technology that perform any given mission in extreme environments with ease and superior performance.”