Bell 429 Saran Savunma ve Havcilik Helicopters Reach 95% Operational Availability Rate

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Bell 429 Saran Savunma ve Havcilik Helicopters Reach 95% Operational Availability Rate

Istanbul Air Show, Turkey (October 6, 2016) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is delighted to announce that the Bell 429 fleets of Saran Savunma ve Havacilik have reached  95% operational Availability Rates whilst continuing to successfully provide training and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) throughout the country.

“We are very pleased that Saran Savunma has reached this level; their operation has been superb, “ said Clay Bridges, Bell Helicopter, regional sales manager for Turkey. “We are very proud that Bell helicopters are ready at a moment’s notice to save lives and support Turkish citizens when needed.”

Turkey has been a very successful market for Bell Helicopter with 25 Bell 429s performing parapublic, EMS, and corporate missions in Turkey every day. The Bell 429 continues to gain customers supporting parapublic missions around the world. Bell Helicopter has recently delivered seven Bell 429s to the Swedish National Police, four Bell 429s to the New York Police Department, and two Bell 429s to the Slovakian Police. The multi-mission Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed, range, hover performance and enhanced safety margins.

The state-of-the-art technology in the Bell 429 includes a fully integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system, best-in-class WAAS/ SBAS navigation and IFR capability. The Bell 429 has more cabin space than any other light twin helicopter, with flat flooring and seating for seven passengers and one flight crew. When time is of the essence, the Bell 429’s 60-inch wide side doors and optional rear clam-shell doors provide quick and easy access.

Bell Helicopter provides its customers with local support in every corner of the world and has the largest support network in the industry with more than 100 Authorized Customer Service Facilities in 34 countries. Ranked number one in customer support for 22 consecutive years by Professional Pilot magazine, Bell Helicopter is committed to having resources where customers operate to speed up delivery of service and support, and give customers access to service professionals that are easy to reach, know the operating environment and understand their needs.

To learn about how Bell Helicopter can assist you with your aircraft operations, visit the Customer Advantage Plan website, email cap@bh.com or contact your Bell Helicopter Support & Services Sales Representative.

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