Singapore Airshow (February 20, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in the Philippines to Aerobee Corporation.
“Bell’s Asia Pacific operators continue to recognize the 407GXi’s low cost of ownership and proven performance to meet their clients’ discerning needs. Now available with full IFR certification and backed by industry-leading aftermarket support for which Bell is globally renowned, the Bell 407GXi with its multimission capabilities is a benchmark for this region,” said Sameer Rehman, managing director, Asia Pacific, Bell. “Our Filipino customers are important to Bell’s success, and we are privileged that Aerobee in Manila has selected the new Bell 407GXi to enhance their offerings.”
Founded in 2020, Aerobee Corporation is focused on the distribution and sale of products and services in the Philippine aviation and agriculture industry. Aerobee’s Bell 407GXi helicopter comes equipped with an auto-pilot feature and a new interior with better support for connectivity with mobile devices and computers.
There are more than 1,590 Bell 407s operating around the world in six continents, surpassing six million total fleet flight hours operating multiple profiles such as public safety, utility, helicopter emergency medical services, corporate transportation, armed multi-role and training.
With its Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 dual-channel FADEC turbine engine, the Bell 407GXi delivers impressive performance and fuel efficiency, with ability to cruise at 133 kts (246 km/h). It also comes equipped with the latest Garmin G1000H NXi Integrated Flight Deck featuring high-resolution displays, faster processors and the ability to connect to tablets and smartphones.
About Bell
Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 90 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, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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