BELL AND EDIC HORIZON CELEBRATE BELL 429 DELIVERIES

Bell and EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy have celebrated the delivery of two Bell 429s.

Bell 429 ©EDIC Horizon

Based at Al Ain International Airport Zone, EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy provides state-of-the-art flight training to future pilots with its exclusive Bell fleet comprising of Bell 206s, Bell 407s and will utilize its new Bell 429s for ATP, instrument, multi-engine and specialized mission training.

“We are excited to add Bell 429s to our flight training fleet. Bell helicopters have been an essential part of our training operations since our inception and the new aircraft will enable us to further expand our training offering.”

Said Hareb Thani Al Dhaheri, CEO, EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy.

“The EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy sets the bar for excellent training in the region. This celebration is a key milestone for Bell as it demonstrates the traction the Bell 429 has gained in the Middle East. There are now 332 Bell 429 aircraft in operation around the world, exceeding 330 000 hours of operation on the global fleet.”

Said Sameer Rehman, Bell Managing Director, Africa and Middle East

With the lowest vibrations in its class, the Bell 429 meets or exceeds today’s airworthiness requirements to enhance occupant safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront as mission needs evolve. The use of metallic and composite parts in its construction creates the perfect balance between rigidity, flexibility and durability. An advanced avionics and systems monitoring suite ensures outstanding maintainability and aircraft readiness.

TRAVELING THE WORLD BY AIR AND SEA – WHY EVERY YACHT OWNER NEEDS A HELICOPTER

Bell 429 ©Bell Helicopter

Travelling the world by air and sea is a thrilling experience. Both yachts and helicopters give you the ability to access new and exciting places around the world. A unique place for yacht owners to anchor on the coastline is Monaco. This principality is renowned for its upscale casinos, luxury hotels and restaurants, the Grand Prix motor race and the Monaco Yacht Show. In addition to owning a yacht, purchasing a helicopter can help you reach unchartered areas.

Enjoying time on your yacht near the marina and participating in exciting immersion activities can be made a lot easier with a Bell 505 or a Bell 429. As the most advanced helicopters in the classes, the Bell 429 and the Bell 505 are perfect matches for yacht owners. Helicopters are excellent forms of private and corporate travel. Fixed-wing aircraft is useful for fast travel to save time and increase efficiency; however, helicopters provide privacy, accessibility to limited areas, and most importantly saves precious time in getting to and from your destination.

There is no compromise when it comes to comfort and luxury. The Bell 429 provides a smooth and quiet ride and includes a large cabin that can seat up to seven passengers. This aircraft is easily customizable for luxurious amenities, such as Mecaer Aviation Group’s (MAG) luxury interior option providing VIP customers with multiple options to enhance cabin interiors and choose from a variety of seat configurations. Bell’s VIP-configured aircraft can be personalized and equipped with advanced technologies and an In-Flight Entertainment Enhanced Lounge (I-FEEL), which provides an interactive touch screen based entertainment, communication and flight information management system.

You can learn more about our incredible aircraft, perfect for yacht travel, at the Monaco Yacht Show September 26th through 29th. We look forward to seeing you at the Parvis Piscine entrance.

BELL ANNOUNCES DELIVERY OF BELL 429S TO JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE

Deep-rooted Military customer introduces three Bell 429s to existing Bell fleet.

Fort Worth, TX (August 13, 2018) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of two Bell 429s to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). A third Bell 429 is scheduled for delivery to the JDF next year. The three aircraft will be used to complete a range of missions including, search and rescue, medical evacuations, natural disaster relief, national security and military training.

“We are proud to celebrate today’s delivery and strengthen our rich history with the JDF. The Bell 429 is the most technologically advanced aircraft in its class and these modern platforms will provide the JDF with enhanced mission capabilities well into the future.”

Jay Ortiz, senior vice president, Commercial Business – AmericasThe JDF began its helicopter operations in 1963 with two Bell 47Gs. Its active fleet includes four Bell 407s, two Bell 412s and two Bell 206s. “Over the years, our mission has evolved resulting in the need to acquire the Bell 429 to more effectively meet the demands of our mission profiles and further prove our rotary wing capability,” said Colonel Roderick Williams, the JDF’s Colonel Adjutant Quartermaster and a former Commanding Officer of the JDF Air Wing. “The Bell 429 offers excellent performance and advanced avionics with outstanding maintainability and aircraft readiness for multi-mission operations.” Designed with the future in mind, the Bell 429 meets or exceeds today’s airworthiness requirements to enhance occupant safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront as mission requirements evolve.  Advanced capabilities of the 429 include single pilot IFR, Category A operations and an integrated avionics glass cockpit. The use of metallic and composite parts in its construction creates balance between rigidity and flexibility, safety and durability. 

Bell at APSCON

Featuring Nassau County Police Department’s Bell 429 on Display

09 July 2018

This year, Bell will be attending the Advancing Public Safety Conference (APSCON) July 9-14, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. At booth #108, Bell will display the Bell 429 and feature one of our loyal customers, Nassau County Police Department. Come stop by and meet with our regional sales managers and our customer support and service representatives.

Nassau County’s Aviation Unit, based in Long Island, New York, is renowned for its law enforcement, providing safety and high-quality care in its communities. With the help of Bell products, the department can effectively solve problems and protect lives. With more than 1,400 Law Enforcement and Helicopter Emergency Medical configured Bell aircraft currently in operation, each Bell aircraft is designed for industry leading performance and reliability.

The Bell 429 meets or exceeds today’s airworthiness requirements to enhance occupant safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront as mission requirements evolve. The aircraft’s use of metallic and composite parts in its construction creates the perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility, safety and durability. Its multi-mission ready layout accommodates seven passengers and the exceptional cabin volume, large cabin doors and optional rear clamshell doors easily accommodate special mission equipment.

The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) is a non-profit educational, individual membership organization, founded in 1968 to support and encourage the use of aircraft in public safety. The organization’s vision is to promote the safe and successful completion of each airborne public safety operation.

Bell is a proud sponsor of this event, please stop by our booth to learn more about our products.