Protect and Serve: Why the Bell 429 is the Chosen Public Safety Aircraft in Europe
Suspect tracking, traffic surveillance, search and rescue, air patrol – you name it, the Bell 429 does it. With various notable public safety customers across Europe, the Bell 429 proves itself as a reliable and high-speed aircraft that is multi-mission ready at a moments’ notice.

The Swedish National Police Bell 429 in-flight
Customizable and Spacious Cabin Space
Need specific equipment for one mission, but different equipment for another? That’s no problem for the Bell 429. Coupled with a spacious interior and a flat floor, the easily configurable cabin allows public safety operators to add a mix of essential features, including infrared cameras, a hoist system, and fast rope hard points. Not only does the sizeable cabin allow for the necessary equipment, but it also provides adequate club seating for up to seven crew members.
Unmatched Engine Power
The Slovakian Police Force Bell 429 in-flight
When public safety officials are needed at the scene, every second counts. Whether it’s providing traffic surveillance in the populous city of Stockholm or conducting a search and rescue mission in the remote Tatra Mountains, operators experience increased speed and range in this twin-engine aircraft. The Bell 429 also has exceptionally high and hot hover capabilities, allowing operators to respond during a wide range of challenging public safety missions.
Intuitive Flight Displays

Equipped with a BasixPro avionics suite and twin 17” high-tech smart displays, pilots can access critical flight data immediately – allowing them to focus closely on their mission. The satellite-based guidance system can also give operators a detailed look at their path all while they monitor from its fully-glass integrated avionics suite.
To learn more about the Bell 429 and get an exclusive up-close view of the aircraft, visit the Bell 429 law enforcement demonstrator in Bell Pavilion #A2 during Paris Air Show 2023.

Bell 429 Law Enforcement Demonstrator will make an appearance at Paris Air Show 2023
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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