On 2nd November, Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced plans for significant growth in its aftermarket support network in China. Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited, located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, has been announced as Bell Helicopter’s newest Authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF).
Established in October 2015, Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerochine Aviation Limited. Aerochine has a 5,200 sq. ft. facility offering non-specialized maintenance capabilities for Bell 407 aircraft. They are additionally a certified Part 145 repair station approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
“Bringing on Aerochine Aviation Limited as an authorized CSF reinforces our commitment to enhance the regional support customers need to continue their operations,” said Glenn Isbell, Bell Helicopter’s executive vice president of Customer Support and Services. “Bell Helicopter continues to place significant interest in expanding our aftermarket support offerings in the Chinese market for our current and future customer base.”
Aerochine Aviation Limited was appointed as the official Independent Representative of Bell Helicopter in December 2009 for China, Hong Kong and Macau. Since then, Aerochine has sold more than 70 Bell helicopters to corporate, state-owned enterprises and general aviation startups. In addition to Aerochine, Bell Helicopter now has three Authorized CSFs located in China including Shanghai KingWing General Aviation and Chongqing General Aviation.
