10-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been contracted to provide Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) services for Kolporter, a European operator with a B407 aircraft. The services provided include a dedicated team, technical log management and a tailored maintenance program with a digital customer portal. Kolporter will benefit... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global leader in helicopter sales and the exclusive distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of two Bell 407 helicopters from Caverton, as well as the sale of three AW109 Trekker helicopters to Global Aviation Training and Maintenance Limited, in Nigeria. Global Aviation Training and Maintenance Limited is... Read more
21-Feb-2023Source: AeroBrigham
Following an extensive reconfiguration and customizing, AeroBrigham has announced the recent Bell 407 delivery to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) that encompasses the city of Orlando, Florida. The work for the law enforcement equipment and avionics integration was performed at the AeroBrigham main facilities on the Decatur Municipal Airport just north of the Dallas/Ft.... Read more
2-Feb-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic have announced the purchase of six Bell 407s, split equally between the Argentine Army and Air Force. Administrative Decision No. DECAD-2023-68-APN-JGM approving the purchase was of six Bell 407 GXi helicopters for a total consideration of $32.4 million. This figure includes training and instruction... Read more
25-Jan-2023Source: Walton County Sheriff's Office
A helicopter providing lifesaving medical transport is coming to Walton County. Announced at the Walton County Board of County Commissioner meeting Tuesday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Air Methods Corporation to bring a Bell 407 helicopter to the area. After the closure of the only emergency room in Walton County Fire Rescue’s service... Read more
8-Dec-2022Source: HeliHub.com
The US Military has issued a single-source tender to Bell which will see the OEM carry out an avionics upgrade on the Bell 407 fleet operated by the Iraqi Army. Each helicopter is to be fitted with a the IDU-450 EFIS system from Genesys Aerospace, with the work to be completed in Iraq within a... Read more
6-Dec-2022Source: Enterprise Rescue Squad
Enterprise Rescue Squad officially launched its new air ambulance Friday. “This is the next step in our evolution,” said Enterprise Rescue Squad Chief Executive Officer Capt. Anthony Cole as he officially cut the ribbon – with medical scissors – for Enterprise Rescue’s Air 1 air ambulance during a ceremony held Friday morning at the Enterprise... Read more
5-Dec-2022Source: The National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board issued urgent recommendations on Friday asking American and Canadian aviation regulators to require both immediate and more frequent inspections of certain components on Bell 407 helicopters. “With hundreds currently in service, the Bell 407 helicopter is a popular model among tour operators, police departments, air ambulance providers, and many others, which is... Read more
1-Nov-2022Source: Bell
This year, long-time Bell customer, Life Flight Network sought out Bell’s Engineering team to design and install kit configuration that would extend access to their patients including side loading capabilities with its Bell 407. The few – including Bell Piney Flat’s Daniel Crockett, senior business development sales manager spearheaded the project with the help... Read more
5-Sep-2022
Southeast Aerospace, Inc. (SEA), a leading Aerospace Solutions company, receives Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) number SR04546AT for the installation of their SEA special mission operator station in the Bell 407 helicopter. Southeast Aerospace designed and manufactured the operator station as an ideal mounting solution for housing mission equipment in the... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: HeliHub.com
The Polish Police have this week announced that they are negotiating with Bell for an additional four 407GXIs. These will add to their fleet which includes six other Bell helicopters – three 407GXIs, two 206s and a 412HP. Additional helicopters include three Sikorsky S70i, three PZL W3 Sokol and two Mil Mi-8s From information published... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: PAC International
PAC International recently upgraded a Bell 407 for Michigan State Police. The team converted the aircraft’s original analog display to a true glass cockpit with a new Aeronautical Accessories/Garmin G1000 NXi retrofit kit. The G1000 NXi Integrated Flight Deck offers simple digital displays for reduced pilot fatigue and exceptional dependability, accuracy, and situational awareness.... Read more
25-Jul-2022
22-year old British tourist (named here as Jack Fenton) received fatal injuries after being struck by the tail rotor after alighting from the helicopter. This report suggests that one of the other three passengers on the helicopter disputes the statement made by the head of the Greek aviation accident investigation board.... Read more
7-Jun-2022
Tourist flight, 6 POB all injured. One airlifted to Kona Community Hospital, others by road A helicopter tour crashed on Wednesday in a lava field on Hawaii’s Big Island, injuring all six people on board — including two in serious condition, officials said. https://t.co/VCDgiiDQ6l — FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) June 11, 2022 ... Read more
4-Jun-2022
Heavily damaged in hard landing, pilot was only person on board and suffered serious injuries Pilot Injured In Helicopter Crash At Essex County Airport https://t.co/HtWnIVU6vq — Randolph Patch (@RandolphNJPatch) June 6, 2022 ... Read more
25-May-2022Source: Clarksville NOW
North Central Institute in Clarksville celebrated the unveiling Thursday of a helicopter donated to the school from Bell. The Bell 407 Fire X helicopter will be used as a training aid for aviation maintenance technicians passing through the doors of NCI. See Full Story. ... Read more
1-Mar-2022
Autorotations to a taxiway, and damaged a taxiway light... Read more
16-Jan-2022
FAA “aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances” Press reports “Local authorities were notified of the crash before noon by a citizen who reported seeing the aircraft lose altitude and then saw a “big splash of mud,” Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson said during a news conference” The two fatalities were named here as 30-year-old Dylan Horn... Read more
14-Dec-2021
Helicopter crashed on the eastbound carriageway of the Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge on Interstate 10. Aircraft was observed flying low, consistent with low cloud base and low visibility at the time. Helicopter took out some powerlines, causing 20,000 people to be without electricity. The helicopter was on fire post impact and completely burned out, as... Read more
14-Dec-2021
FAA – Training flight for power recovery practice. Crashed over safety area on runway. ... Read more
12-Dec-2021
Controlled emergency landing after being unable to recover correctly from practice autorotation landing... Read more
3-Dec-2021Source: The DPD Beat
Ross Perot Jr. has always vested interest in assisting the City of Dallas by providing state-of-the-art crime-fighting tools. Approximately one year ago, Mr. Perot Jr. reached out to the city and inquired about the needs of another helicopter. Over the next several months and numerous meetings later, Mr. Perot Jr. graciously donated a Bell 407... Read more
10-Nov-2021
Force landing on a road after paraglider tether caught on the skid... Read more
26-Oct-2021Source: Med-Trans
Children’s of Alabama has enhanced its ability to help sick children get the care they need. The hospital’s Critical Care Transport team recently added a new, state-of-the-art helicopter thanks to donations from the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. The helicopter, an Airbus H145, replaces the team’s previous helicopter, which had been in use since 2012. Jason... Read more
25-Sep-2021
Bell 407 N662RL was lifting off for departure when it drifted backwards into sister ship N668RL of the same operator... Read more
25-Sep-2021
Bell 407 N662RL was lifting off for departure when it drifted backwards into sister ship N668RL of the same operator ... Read more
18-Sep-2021
Bird strike damaged stabiliser shortly after take-off... Read more
1-Sep-2021
Bird strike cracked windshield... Read more
20-May-2021Source: Bell
More than 6 million flight hours and 25 years of operation. What’s next for this versatile aircraft? A global platform renowned for its versatility and reliability, the Bell 407 aircraft has played an essential role in critical missions for more than 25 years. The aircraft sets a high-standard for single-engine aircraft with its unmatched reliability... Read more
14-May-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the Bell 407 has received its Type Acceptance Certificate (TAC) in Bailiwick of Guernsey. This milestone will allow more European customers to add the aircraft to their operations. “As the most cost-effective IFR-certified platform, the Bell 407 has more than 6 million global flight hours,”... Read more
13-May-2021
Main blades struck port horizontal stabiliser during run-on landing on grass. No injuries to pilot or 2 passengers... Read more
19-Apr-2021
FAA report emergency field landing for this air ambulance helicopter... Read more
7-Apr-2021
Emergency landing in a car park, landed heavily and skids splayed out after the helicopter started spinning in the air, suggesting a tail rotor issue (see video below) 2 minor injuries of 4 POB. This was a training flight by a company intending to use the helicopter for sightseeing. One report said that they do... Read more
6-Apr-2021Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed recently completed a project with Haiti Air Ambulance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency helicopter services to the people and visitors of Haiti. Contracted through PAC International, Spectrum Aeromed outfitted the interior of a Bell 407 aircraft with a patient stretcher and base assembly and medical floor. The project was completed... Read more
25-Mar-2021Source: Aspirus MedEvac
Aspirus MedEvac critical care transport in early April is moving the home location of its helicopter service from Wausau to Woodruff, Wisconsin. The Aspirus Bell 407 helicopter will reside in a hangar located at Howard Young Medical Center. Around 90 percent of patient volumes come from north of Aspirus Wausau Hospital (AWH),” said Jason Keffeler,... Read more
16-Dec-2020Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received additional supplemental type certificate (STC) approvals for installation of its industry-leading inlet barrier filter (IBF) system on helicopters in three countries. Acquired at the request of the helicopters’ original equipment manufacturers, the approvals were received from the Japanese Civil Aviation... Read more
7-Dec-2020Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation, part of the Global Medical Response family of companies, recently delivered a Bell 407 air ambulance to Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Va. The aircraft will be based at the Level 1 trauma center and launches the HCA Virginia Healthcare Air Ambulance program. Med-Trans will provide the pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, and Chippenham... Read more
16-Nov-2020
Photos posted online show helicopter significantly damaged by landing in two feet of water in a lake, although it remained upright on its skids. Second image shows the person who took the photos, sat in the water of the lake with leg injuries strapped up in a rudimentary way... Read more
11-Nov-2020Source: News Break
The Charlotte City Council said it will replace a helicopter that is more than 20 years old. See Full Story.... Read more
8-Nov-2020
Emergency landing on beach as the tide was coming in. Skids sank into the soft sand.... Read more
4-Nov-2020
Heavy autorotation landing. Sole occupant pilot not injured... Read more
30-Oct-2020Source: Dimerco
International freight forwarding and transportation specialist Dimerco has won global bids to provide specialized complete-solution supply chain services for a leading helicopter assembly, refitting and operation company in China. The contract involves shipping near 30 Bell 407 helicopters from Canada to China by the end of 2020, first moving the cargo by air ride truck... Read more
29-Oct-2020Source: Arrow Aviation
Arrow Aviation, headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana, has completed HALO-Flight’s first single pilot IFR Bell 407 for HEMS service. Completed with a Helifab’s EMS Interior including patient and isolette transport litters, AC electrical system, and medical oxygen, suction, and air systems, the aircraft is equipped to provide state of the art care even in adverse weather... Read more
15-Oct-2020Source: Metro Aviation
PAC International has recently completed and delivered an upgraded Bell 407 to Haiti Air Ambulance, a leading provider of emergency medical helicopter services in Haiti. Modifications provided by PAC include: · Spectrum Aeromed patient stretcher and base assembly with Lifeport pilot barrier and medical floor · Propaq, Revel Vent, and Bodyguard 121 IV pump mounts,... Read more
15-Sep-2020
Main rotor struck tail boom during autorotation training. Instructor and student not injured... Read more
4-Sep-2020Source: KTVO
Exciting changes are in store for one Heartland air ambulance service. Tuesday, September 1, Air Evac Lifeteam 38 in Kirksville will officially transition to MU 4 and integrate into the University of Missouri Air Medical Services Program. See Full Story. ... Read more
31-Aug-2020Source: CBSN Bay Area
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s helicopter rescue unit that just saved two Marin County firefighters trapped in the midst of the Woodward Fire last Friday night is at risk of being eliminated due to budget shortfalls. See Full Story. ... Read more
19-Aug-2020Source: SiriusXM
SiriusXM® and Bell, a leading manufacturer of helicopters and a pioneer in the advancement of aviation technology, announced today that Bell will become the first helicopter OEM to provide its customers with a three-month subscription to SiriusXM’s satellite-delivered aviation weather, information, and audio programming services with the purchase of a new rotor wing aircraft. A... Read more
24-Jun-2020Source: Triumph Group
Triumph Group [NYSE: TGI] announced that its Triumph Systems & Support business unit has been awarded a five-year contract from Bell Textron, Inc. for the supply of mechanical flight controls for multiple commercial helicopter platforms, including the Bell 429, Bell 412 and Bell 407. The contract is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) award that will... Read more
2-Apr-2020Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that its Dual Cargo Hook Kits for the Bell 206L and 407 aircraft have been STC certified by the FAA. These cargo hook systems meet the 14 CFR part 27 certification requirements for Human External Cargo (HEC) and have been... Read more
29-Jan-2020Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will add four Bell aircraft including two Bell 429 and the first two IFR configured Bell 407GXi aircraft to their fleet, bringing their total to six Bell aircraft. TVA is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity... Read more
28-Jan-2020Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today new equipment enhancements across its current in-production commercial aircraft during Helicopter Association International’s annual Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California. “Bell is committed to incorporating the latest technologies into our products to further improve the performance, cost of operations and support the lifecycle of aircraft,” said Susan... Read more
27-Jan-2020Source: Astronics
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced today that an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for its Max-Viz 1400 and 1200 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Bell 407 helicopters. Astronics expects that the... Read more
25-Dec-2019
A Survival Flight aircraft rolled onto its side on landing, after the pilot, Douglas Davis had an unconfirmed heart attack. There was no patient on-board at the time, the two crew members were uninjured, the pilot was later pronounced dead at the hospital.... Read more
9-Dec-2019
Aircraft crashed in the Gulf of Mexico under unknown circumstances. The last known position was 13 nm W of Southwest Pass, Louisiana as they transiting from one off-shore platform to another.... Read more
2-Jul-2019Source: SEI Industries
SEI Industries and Eagle Copters South America hosted a BAMBI MAX Aerial Firefighting System information session which was followed by a demonstration using a Bell 407 supplied by AeroMAX. The simulations included filling the BAMBI MAX with water from a collapsible and self-supporting FireFlex Pumpkin Tank, also manufactured by SEI Industries. “The BAMBI MAX features... Read more
2-May-2019Source: North Carolina Dept of Public Safety
The State Highway Patrol unveiled the addition of two new Bell 407 helicopters today to assist in the Patrol’s lifesaving mission. The event held at the SHP’s Aviation Unit hanger in Raleigh showcased the needed upgrade to the Patrol’s Aviation fleet before distinguished guest and media invitees. Although these new helicopters are a part of... Read more
1-Mar-2019Source: Bell
As innovators and a leader in smart, digital vertical-lift aircraft, Bell is now the first OEM to certify a Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for a light single-engine aircraft. The Bell 407 HUMS monitoring covers drive system, engine, rotors, and it provides estimates of remaining useful life to help bring predictability to maintenance needs.... Read more
20-Feb-2019Source: GPMS
GPMS has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Bell for GPMS’ Foresight MX predictive health monitoring system on Bell 407 helicopter models. The agreement allows Bell to leverage the industry’s first true predictive health management system for helicopters and rotating industrial equipment to enhance the safety, and reduce operating costs and unscheduled maintenance events... Read more
31-Jan-2019
Smoke detected after using of deicing equipment. Precautionary landing made in open field without further incident.... Read more
29-Jan-2019
The helicopter departed Mount Carmel Grove City hospital and was flying to Holzer Meigs hospital in Pomeroy to pick up a patient. Contact was lost and the wreckage was found in a wood about three and a half hours later. Troopers located the wreckage of a Bell 407 helicopter east of State Route 278 and... Read more
5-Dec-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Apollo MedFlight has revealed that they will be adding a Bell 407 to their Guymon base. Their fleet now consists of the Bell 407, a King Air 90 and an EC135, reports ABC7 Amarillo. ... Read more
9-Aug-2018Source: Precise Flight
Precise Flight, Inc. has announced that the Pulselite® Bird Strike Prevention System has been granted foreign validation from the European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for Bell 407 aircraft.The Pulselite® System is an FAA certified lightweight electrical system controller that alternately pulses the landing and auxiliary lights of... Read more
10-Jul-2018Source: AeroBrigham
Texas-based helicopter and airplane MRO provider, AeroBrigham will showcase the recently completed Marion County Sheriff’s Bell 407 at the upcoming Airborne Public Service Association (APSA) APSCON in Louisville, KY. The comprehensively equipped public service helicopter underwent an extensive avionics integration as well as paint and interior refurbishment at the AeroBrigham facilities in Decatur, Texas. Outfitted with... Read more
11-Jun-2018Source: United Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft is pleased to announce they have received CAAC (Civil Aviation Authority of China) validations of Supplemental Type Certificates (VSTC) for the United Rotorcraft 407 EMS kit, their Articulating Litter Loading System (ALLS), and their controllable Search Light kit. The validation supports the delivery of the first three Chinese EMS Bell 407s. United Rotorcraft’s... Read more
23-May-2018Source: Med-Trans
Leading air medical transport company Med-Trans Corporation has opened a new AeroCare medical helicopter base in Plainview, Texas, joining a ground ambulance already operating there. A medically-equipped Bell 407 helicopter is now available at Hale County Airport to serve patients in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas. “Med-Trans Corporation is pleased to be able... Read more
8-May-2018Source: US DoD
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded $21,705,649 for modification P00001 to a previously awarded indefinite- delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-18-D-0119). This modification increases the quantity of Bell 407 variant commercial airframes through fiscal 2020 by seven in support of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned air system program of record. Work will be performed in Ozark, Alabama,... Read more
19-Mar-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $9,852,575 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of up to three Bell 407 variant commercial airframes, associated Bell 407 unique components, and preservation and storage in the support of the MQ-8 Fire Scout. Work will be performed in Ozark, Alabama, and is expected to be... Read more
12-Mar-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Bell is looking to increase their market in Malaysia in 2018. They are planning to do this by selling their Bell 525 Relentless, Bell 429 Global Ranger and Bell 505 Jet Ranger X to both private companies and military authorities. Currently, Malaysia are using models such as the Bell 429, Bell 206 and Bell 407,... Read more
5-Mar-2018Source: Trakka Systems
Moorabbin, Aust – Trakka Systems is pleased to announce that they have received an FAA STC SR02657LA for the installation of the A800 searchlight onto the Bell 206B/206L and B407 helicopter variants. The Certification covers the integration of the Trakka A800 searchlight, Pilot Control Interface Unit (PCIU), Control Interface Unit (CIU) and Trakka Control Pane;... Read more
19-Feb-2018Source: Boost Human External Cargo Systems
Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc. (www.boostsystems.ca), a leading provider of HEC equipment for aerial rescue and worker placement, is currently the sole North American supplier of 14 CFR § 27.865 compliant Human External Cargo (HEC) Dual Hook Systems (DHSs) and a Personnel Carrying Device System (PCDS). These Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approved systems offer... Read more
3-Jan-2018Source: HeliHub.com
The A.L.E.R.T air ambulance program for Kalispell Regional Medical Center has upgraded their helicopter with the newest B407 model. Their old helicopter will now be used as a back up and for pilot training after 17 years in service and a total of 6,500 flight hours. The new B407 came to a total of $4... Read more
5-Nov-2017
Bird strike en route to offshore rig... Read more
