Bangkok, Thailand (11 November, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
The comprehensive upgrade program was focused on extending the operational life of RTN’s Bell 212, with enhancements made to its fuel system, avionics and paint scheme, among other things. The entire project, from inspections to installations, was undertaken by the team at Bell’s Asia Service Center in Singapore.
“The Bell 212 has been a cornerstone of the RTN fleet for decades, supporting a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. It was an honor to be entrusted, by a valued partner in the RTN, with the responsibility of supporting their aircraft and ensuring its continued success. Our commitment to the RTN remains unwavering – unlock the full potential of their fleet while strengthening aviation capabilities across the board,” said Chris Schaefer, vice president, Global Customer Solutions, Bell.
To commemorate the completion of the Bell 212 project, Bell also presented a token of appreciation, a custom crystal plaque, to the RTN and the Royal Airport Service (RAS) at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Introduced in 1968, the Bell 212 continues to be deployed to serve vital missions around the world, including aerial firefighting and law enforcement operations. Over the course of its 30-year history, close to 900 Bell 212s were produced and the medium twin rotorcraft in Bell’s current line-up, the Bell 412, was developed to carry forward its remarkable legacy.
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.
Contact details
Related topics
Related news
Air Methods Adds Three Bell 407s and One Bell 429 to Air Medical Fleet
Bell announces expansion of Air Methods fleet at AMTC with a signing of three additional Bell 407s and the delivery of a Bell 429.
Bell Announces New UK and Ireland Sales Representation
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 Be...
HALO-Flight Expands Life-Saving Capabilities with New Bell 407GXi
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).
Bell 407GXi on Display at AMTC 2025
Bell is honored to participate in the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2025, hosted at the CHI Health Convention Center in Omaha, Nebraska. This year, Bell is proud to showcase its innovativ...