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Bell Helicopter Announces 2015 Performance
APRIL 2016 The company also launched the Bell 407GXP and announced the largest helicopter order in Bell Helicopter history for 200 407GXPs to Air Methods Corporation. The first of those aircraft were delivered in January 2016. Advancements to the Bell 412 helped secure a major win in Japan and will serve as the foundation for Japan’s Ministry of Defence UH-X development programme. UH-X is a co-development programme between Bell Helicopter and Fuji Heavy Industries for approximately 150 helicopters, to be delivered over the next two decades.
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Bell 429 Globemaster, 52 produced in 2015.
Bell Helicopter, have announced global deliveries as part of its 2015 performance results. In 2015, Bell Helicopter delivered 175 aircraft, a combination of its current production products as follows:
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- 52 x Bell 429 - 12 x Bell 412 (EP/EPI) - 99 x Bell 407 (GX/GXP) - 12 x Bell 206L4 Regional deliveries include: - 28 commercial helicopters to countries in the Pacific Rim - 69 civil aircraft in North America - 31 deliveries in Latin America, and - 47 helicopters across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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“2015 was a challenging year for the helicopter industry with ongoing impacts of the decline in oil and gas, continued geopolitical unrest and global economic uncertainty,” said Mitch Snyder, Bell Helicopter’s president and CEO. “Despite tough market conditions, Bell Helicopter expanded market presence and secured a number of key wins.” Bell Helicopter’s development programmes made significant progress and received impressive customer response. The Bell 525 achieved first flight in July 2015 and has accumulated nearly 80 letters of intent. The Bell 505 continued its flight test program and now has letters of intent for more than 350 aircraft. The Bell V-280 Valor program hit a major milestone last year with the delivery of the first fuselage to the Bell Helicopter facility in Amarillo, Texas. The V-280 is currently undergoing systems integration and major assemblies. First flight of the V-280 is anticipated in the second half of 2017. Bell Helicopter also added support, service and training capabilities at its Prague and Singapore locations as well as opening regional offices in Japan and Mexico, the new Bell Helicopter Training Academy in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Lafayette Assembly Centre in Louisiana. I More information visit - www.bellhelicopter.com
Bell 407GXP, 99 produced in 2015.
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First flight of AW109 Trekker announced
Topflight chooses Bell 407GXP for commercial transport in the UK
Finmeccanica Helicopters has announced the first flight of its AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker, the skid version of the AW109 light twin helicopter. The aircraft took off from the company facility at Cascina Costa in Italy, flown by pilots Giuseppe Afruni and Giuseppe Segreto.
Bell Helicopter, have announced at Heli Expo, that Topflight has selected the Bell 407GXP to carry out sightseeing missions for their customers in the United Kingdom.
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The development aircraft is was previously an AW109S Grand model, EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification is expected by year end. Over 20 units already ordered by customers worldwide since the model was first announced at Heli-Expo 2014. Customers include two air ambulance versions for Italian operator Elitaliana, and five for Life Flight Network Texas based SevenBar has also been associated with marketing efforts for the Trekker model, having previously taken delivery of an AW109 GrandNew at the 2014 Air Medical Transport Conference.
The Bell 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the best-selling Bell 407 platform, with added value through class leading performance, payload capability and operating economics. With an additional 50 lbs (22.5 kg) of carrying capability, coupled with the new M250 Rolls-Royce engine that boosts power and fuel efficiency, the Bell 407GXP delivers best in class hot and high performance. The aircraft also features avionics improvements in the weight and balance pages, as well as a transmission TBO extension of +500 hours.
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“We are really looking forward to operating the first 407GXP in the United Kingdom,” said Mark Prior, Top Flight. “The aircraft will be used for corporate VIP charter for commercial and private use around the United Kingdom.”
Turbomeca Arrius will power new DRF H135 fleet DRF Luftrettung has selected Turbomeca’s (Safran) Arrius 2B2Plus engine to power its three new Airbus Helicopters H135. With these new Turbomeca-powered H135 fleet DRF Luftrettung will perform HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) missions in Germany.
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Franck Saudo, Turbomeca EVP Support & Services, said: “This is a further step that strengthens our relationship with DRF Luftrettung, and we are proud to be part of this continuing effort to provide medical assistance to the German people. The Arrius 2B2Plus combines state-of-the-art technology with best–in-class reliability. Its selection confirms the competitive advantage of our solution for the light and medium helicopter market.” Steffen Lutz, CEO of DRF Luftrettung, said: “We have selected Arrius 2B2Plus on our new H135, equipped with Helionix, because it delivers higher mission capabilities and lower operating costs. It will allow our crews to operate with extra confidence in the most demanding mission environments.” I More information visit -
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