Prague, Czech Republic (April 29, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer.
“Bell is proud to work alongside the Verdegro Group as they welcome their first Bell aircraft,” said Robin Wendling, managing director of Europe, Bell. “With the expansion of the Bell 505 to the Netherlands, we are excited to enter a new era of supporting customers in region with the multi-mission capabilities of this advanced platform.”
The Verdegro Group is one of the leading manufacturers of public safety infrastructure in the Netherlands, specializing in mobile lighting, crash, and traffic safety systems. Since 2003, the Verdegro Group has grown its presence to locations worldwide and further developed its portfolio with innovative products that aid in the advancement of public safety.
With its newly acquired Bell 505, the Verdegro Group plans to use the helicopter for its company travels, including meetings with their international customer base and representation of their facilities near Breda.
“The Bell 505 will redefine our company travels across Europe. We will be way more efficient in meeting multiple customers in a short time period. The helicopter allows us to take our customers to different project sites and easily present our footprint near Breda,” said Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group.
Combining its Safran Arrius 2R engine, dual channel FADEC, and Garmin G1000H NXi all-glass avionics suite with a moving map display – the Bell 505 is one of the most technologically advanced platforms in its class. The added benefit of wide panoramic windows, open cabin design, and Synthetic Vision technology has classified the Bell 505 as an ideal aircraft for those in the public safety industry.
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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.
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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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