As the demand for this aircraft increases, Bell has continued to introduce technologies for the Bell 505 including an enhanced avionic suite and auto-pilot capabilities.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, delivered the 400th Bell 505 to European businessman Al Barratt. Al Barratt is the co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both companies based in the United Kingdom. Mr. Barratt accepted the customized Bell 505 delivery in the presence of the Bell leadership team, at a ceremony held at Bell’s Mirabel, Canada facility.
“The Bell 505 is an incredible aircraft, and we are proud to celebrate the 400th delivery to Mr. Barratt,” said LaShan Bonaparte, vice president, Commercial Sales, Bell. “The Bell 505 provides outstanding performance capabilities, modern avionics and a versatile cabin for our customers. This will be a great addition to Cotswold Aviation’s fleet.”
The first Bell 505 was delivered in 2017, and as of August 2022, there are 400 Bell 505 helicopters operating on six different continents. The Bell 505 is one of the company’s fastest-growing products for corporate and VIP markets. Catering to the quickly growing demand for the helicopter, Bell has been continuously producing new technologies for the Bell 505 including an enhanced avionic suite and auto-pilot capabilities.
On the occasion of the delivery Mr. Barratt co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation said, “Flying in the 505 is a unique experience and a perfect solution for business travel around the UK and other parts of Europe. This aircraft enables me to save time throughout my day by avoiding traffic and gets me quickly and safely to my destination. I’m already operating two single engine fixed wing aircraft, and I’ve been looking for the ‘rotary equivalent’ of those machines. This stunning 505 fits my mission perfectly, blending performance and technology while reducing pilot workload.”
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The Bell 505 is the newest five-seat aircraft in the market designed for better safety and efficiency while using the most advanced technology to date. A fully integrated Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite and Safran Arrius 2R engine with a dual-channel FADEC allow the helicopter to fly successfully in a multitude of scenarios with maximized situational awareness and workload reduction. The Bell 505 is an ideal choice for corporate passengers and private owners’ adventures with the added benefit of a large cabin and panoramic window views.
