Bell celebrates the delivery of HALO-Flight’s new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi that integrates Bell’s Customer Advantage Plan (CAP) program and GPMS’s Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS).
Omaha, Nebraska (October 28, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, hosted a special delivery ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) to celebrate HALO-Flight’s delivery of a new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi. As the fifth and final Bell 407GXi to deliver in HALO-Flight’s fleet renewal, the ceremony marked another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Bell and HALO-Flight; a premier nonprofit air medical service provider committed to delivering critical care and rapid emergency response across South Texas.
“For more than three decades, HALO-Flight has been a vital lifeline for patients in need of urgent medical care,” said Lane Evans, managing director for North America sales, Bell. “We are proud to continue supporting their mission with aircraft that embody reliability, safety, and performance. The Bell 407GXi delivers the power and precision that emergency operators depend on every day.”
Founded in 1987, HALO-Flight serves a 28,000-square-mile region throughout South Texas, providing life-saving air medical transport for residents in underserved and rural communities. With a fleet of Bell aircraft, HALO-Flight’s highly trained medical and flight crews respond to emergencies ranging from accident scenes to hospital transfers, ensuring patients receive the fastest route to advanced care.
The Bell 407GXi offers enhanced mission capability through advanced avionics, exceptional maneuverability, and proven reliability in the most demanding conditions. Its spacious cabin and high-performance engine allow HALO-Flight to respond swiftly and safely to emergencies while carrying critical care specialists and lifesaving equipment.
“This new Bell 407GXi represents more than an aircraft, it’s an investment in the safety and health of our community,” said Travis Patterson, chief executive officer, HALO-Flight. “Our work with Bell ensures we can continue providing the highest standard of emergency medical response for the people who depend on us most regardless of their ability to pay.”
To further enhance fleet readiness, HALO-Flight’s fleet of aircraft is enrolled in Bell’s Customer Advantage Plan (CAP) program. HALO-Flight is Bell’s first customer to integrate CAP with HUMS across their fleet. This is an innovative approach to proactive maintenance and mission reliability. Combining both solutions helps operators like HALO-Flight ensure their aircraft are always ready for life-saving missions while optimizing long-term operational efficiency.
Bell remains a trusted partner for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services operators across the globe. To find out more about how the Bell 407GXi advances missions worldwide, please visit the Bell product page.
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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