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BELL 429 BUILDS MOMENTUM WITH CORPORATE CUSTOMERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Heli-Expo 2023 (March 9, 2023). Bell Textron Inc. has announced the sale of two Bell 429s to two corporate customers in Southeast Asia, demonstrating the Bell 429's continued popularity among corporate customers who value the Bell 429's reliability, smooth and quiet ride, and Bell's industry-leading support and services.
With today's announcement, there will be close to 15 Bell 429 helicopters serving corporate customers in the region. This sale comes on the back of two Designer Series Bell 429s that were recently delivered to Advanced Flight in New Zealand. Today, more than 400 Bell 429 aircraft globally serve an array of customers, offering operators large cabins, intuitive displays and excellent performance.
The Bell 429, with more than 500,000 global fleet hours, remains 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, designed to offer the best combination of flexibility, safety, and durability.
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We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were aboard NASA's first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we're defining the future of on-demand mobility.
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Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com. <http://www.textron.com/>
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Bell 429 Continues Popularity in Southeast Asia
Bell Textron Inc. has sold two Bell 429 helicopters to corporate customers in Southeast Asia, continuing the aircraft's popularity in the region. Today's announcement brings the number of Bell 429s serving corporate clients in the area to approximately 15. Meanwhile, Advanced Flight in New Zealand received two Designer Series Bell 429s recently. More than 400 Bell 429 helicopters operate globally.
