Bell Celebrates 100 Bell 505s Sold in Europe with Four New Orders in the United Kingdom

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Amsterdam (November 5, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today a signed purchase agreement for the 100th Bell 505 in Europe to be delivered to private operator, Adam Fawsitt. This sale is one of four Bell 505 purchase agreements signed at European Rotors 2024, all for private operators based in the United Kingdom.

“We’re proud to reach our 100th sale of the Bell 505 in Europe and thrilled to celebrate this milestone here at European Rotors,” said Robin Wendling, managing director, Europe, Commercial Business. “This achievement serves as a testament to the regional demand for the aircraft’s technology, versatility and performance. The Bell 505 has been instrumental to Bell’s growth in Europe.”  

“As an aircraft owner looking for a modern single-engine turbine aircraft, I selected the Bell 505 for its incredible performance, advanced avionics, modern technology and great looks. I’ve enjoyed working closely with the Bell team and their United Kingdom Independent Representative, HelixAv to specify my perfect helicopter, and look forward to flying the 100th Bell 505 in Europe,” said Adam Fawsitt.

Earlier at Farnborough Air Show 2024, Bell announced multiple new Bell 505 orders to operators in Spain, Switzerland, Estonia and the United Kingdom. Bell also announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the Garmin’s GFC™ 600H flight control system on the Bell 505, enabling European customers to leverage autopilot capabilities for this platform.

The Bell 505 boasts a speed of 125 knots (232 km/h) and useful load of 1,500 pounds (680 kg) and incorporates proven dynamic components, advanced aerodynamic design and avionics, a dual channel FADEC Safran Arrius 2R engine and best-in-class value.

Alexis Baird

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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.

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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, 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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