Bell 525 Full Scale Mock-up on Display at Dubai South VIP Terminal

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Now until the first week of November, a full-scale mock-up of the Bell 525 is on display at the Dubai South VIP Terminal, inviting passengers transiting through the airport a unique opportunity to experience the next-generation helicopter coming to market.

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The aircraft is a game changer for the industry and brings new technological advances that will benefit operators and increase safety standards, setting it apart from the competition. The Bell 525 offers customers a generational leap forward with the first-ever commercial helicopter to be certified with fly-by-wire flight controls, industry-leading drive system performance and fully integrated vehicle health monitoring.

 

As part of Bell’s luxury helicopter line, the Bell 525’s new innovative interior is designed by Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), an acclaimed designer and manufacturer of high-end cabin comfort systems, with enhanced bespoke amenities for Bell 525 Relentless customers.

 

“The Bell 525 is taking luxury helicopter transport to a new level,” said Patrick Moulay, Bell senior vice president for the Commercial Business – International. “Along with the MAGnificent interior, the Bell 525 provides an unprecedented level of luxury, style, and comfort and introduces enhanced features and technology that set it apart from any other VIP aircraft.”  
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MAG provides Bell 525 customers with multiple interior options and configurations. Customers can choose from a variety of finishings and seating configurations with options, including:

 

  • An In-Flight Entertainment Enhanced Lounge (I-FEEL), with working internal Wi-Fi, moving maps, audio/video functions, ambient light controls, and isolation, all of which may be controlled from the user’s paired smart device or smartwatch, allowing ease of conducting business;
  • Electro-chromic window controls that fade from clear to full tint and are controlled by a paired smart device or smartwatch to provide a tailor-made environment;
  • A Speech Interference Level Enhanced Noise System (SILENS) interior panel with a limousine-style privacy window, providing a cabin so quiet passengers can have conversations without wearing headsets;
  • Large central- and aft-facing cabinets with additional storage and monitors that retract into the console and provide customizable additional options for the owner’s needs.

This new MAGnificient interior for the Bell 525 Relentless provides customers with the latest advancements in ergonomic design, noise perception, functionality and comfort. It truly is the perfect blend of style and technology.

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Passengers flying in the Bell 525 will experience the thrill of flying in comfort with the Bell 525’s impressive cabin and cargo volumes that complement the technological advancements on the aircraft. The Bell 525 sets a new standard for helicopter VIP transport, designed to provide unprecedented performance, head-turning exterior lines and a distinctly smooth and quiet ride.

Stop by Jet Aviation at the Dubai South VIP Terminal to check out the future of flight. The Bell 525 mock-up will also be on static display during the Dubai Air Show Chalet # A43 – 45.

For more information please contact Fabrizio Rivera frivera@bellflight.com

 

About Bell

Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 85 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us.

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of advanced air mobility.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours.

Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.

About Textron

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, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

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