Bell Announces New UK and Ireland Sales Representation

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(Pictured L-R: Will Fanshawe, Tangmere; Robin Wendling, Bell; Chris Edwards, Tangmere; James Hughes, Tangmere; Stuart Valentine, Bell)

Fort Worth, Texas (October 31, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has appointed Tangmere Aircraft Sales as a Bell 429, SUBARU Bell 412EPX, and Bell 525 authorized sales representative in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

“Bell is looking forward to working closely with Tangmere Aircraft Sales to increase Bell’s twin-engine offerings and continue to bring those advanced capabilities to customers in key markets,” said Robin Wendling, managing director of Europe, Bell.

Tangmere Aircraft Sales specializes in the acquisition and sale of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. With years of sales experience and extensive industry knowledge, the company is positioned to be a leading sales organization in the region. 

“We are very excited to be reintroducing Bell’s twin-engine product line to owners and operators across the UK and Ireland. Bell helicopters combine exceptional performance, proven reliability, and operational efficiency that align closely with the evolving needs of this market,” said Will Fanshawe, director, Tangmere Aircraft Sales, who recently joined the company to lead its rotary-wing activities.

As an authorized Bell twin-engine sales representative, Tangmere Aircraft Sales will provide aircraft demonstration flights and work to promote Bell’s rotary solutions as the premier aircraft of choice in the United Kingdom and Ireland.   

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