Three of the Bell 505 were purchased by Bell’s new independent representative (IR) for the Baltic States, Airborne, and will provide services for private customers and pilot training use.
Bell Textron Inc., an American aerospace manufacturer has announced that the company today signed purchase agreements for four Bell 505s and one solo Bell 505 helicopter to be delivered in the Baltic region in the North-East of mainland Europe. The signings of the latest purchase agreements took place during European Rotors 2022 at the Bell booth. Bell Textron Inc. is a Textron Inc. company.
The Bell 505, according to Bell Textron Inc. continues to see success across Europe. Three of the aircraft were purchased by Bell’s new independent representative (IR) for the Baltic States, Airborne, and will provide services for private customers and pilot training use. A fourth Bell 505 helicopter will be purchased directly by a private customer. Bell also announced the delivery of a Bell 505 to a private customer.
“It’s exciting to see the demand for the Bell 505 continue to grow within Europe across many industries,” said Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Commercial Sales, Bell. “We see great potential for Bell within the Baltics, and we are delighted to welcome Airborne to our ever-growing list of IRs across Europe to expand our support. The 505 adapts well to Europe’s varied terrain, and our customers have a diverse range of uses for the aircraft. From taking tourists sightseeing to training pilots to land on top of mountains, the 505 continues to leave an amazing impression on our customers and the passengers they fly,” he further added.
The Bell 505 is the most versatile aircraft in the short light single class. Powered by the Safran Arrius 2R engine and dual-channel FADEC and combined with its advanced Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite, means the Bell 505 is suited to a wide of range of missions, including pilot training, sightseeing, corporate transport, utility and public safety. In 2022, the Bell 505 was certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) using its cargo hook, further adding to the 505’s impressive utilitarian capabilities.
Bell, in August 2022 had announced the 400th Bell 505 delivery to a customer in the United Kingdom since its launch in 2017. Other recent Bell 505 deliveries in Europe include one aircraft to a private customer in Greece, two to JB Investments in Poland and two to Karen SA in Switzerland. A total of 78 Bell 505s have now been delivered across the continent.
“Our appointment as the IR for the Baltic states will mark the start of a new and exciting chapter in our relationship with Bell,” said Max Lunov, owner, Airborne. “The 505’s high-performance and versatility means it easily adapts to the various needs of our customers. In the case of these aircraft, we’ll see them used for private travel and pilot training,” he further added.
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The Bell 505 in corporate configuration and the Bell 429 in HEMS configuration will be on display at the European Rotors 2022. Bell is exhibiting from 8 to 10 November 2022 at Booth 1005 in Hall K_08. Bell at European Rotors is offering customers flight demonstrations with a sling load at Siegerland airport in Germany on 7 and 10 November 2022.
