BELL DEBUTS TRU SIMULATION’S VERIS VIRTUAL REALITY BELL 505 FLIGHT SIMULATOR AT SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2026

Singapore Airshow, (3 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, will showcase TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality (VR) Flight Simulator at the Singapore Airshow 2026, marking its Asia Pacific debut.

TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., developed the Veris VR Simulator. The device is qualified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD). Level 7 FTD is the highest fidelity standard for helicopters where the FTD delivers exceptional realism in visual systems, motion, flight dynamics and all system modeling, replicating real-world scenarios with high accuracy. In addition, the Veris enables pilots to train for a wide range of system malfunctions and emergency procedures, ensuring comprehensive preparedness for real-word operations.

TRU Simulation’s Veris delivers advanced pilot training for the Bell 505, offering pilots immersive flight cues, high-fidelity visuals, and a realistic cockpit environment. In addition, the Veris utilizes a Bell data package, incorporating Bell 3D models for virtual aircraft representation in VR and Bell/Garmin OEM (original equipment manufacturer) hardware. This ensures the simulator is an exact match to the Bell 505 aircraft, both in terms of data accuracy and physical/virtual equipment.

“The Bell 505, combined with TRU Simulation’s Veris Simulator, provides an unmatched training ecosystem for the next generation of helicopter pilots,” said David Sale, managing director, Asia Pacific, Bell. “Students gain essential flight experience on an aircraft featuring modern glass cockpit avionics and dual-channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC), while the Veris Simulator enables safe, cost-effective mastery of emergency procedures and complex scenarios supported by the OEM’s flight data package.”

Equipped with a Safran Arrius 2R engine, dual-channel FADEC, and Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite, the Bell 505 is one of the most technologically advanced platforms in its class. To further enhance pilots' situational awareness, the Bell 505 features an open cabin design, glass cockpit and wraparound windows.

In June last year, Bell delivered 40 Bell 505 helicopters and eight simulators to the Republic of Korea Army and Navy. These aircraft position the Republic of Korea among a growing list of government agencies worldwide that rely on the Bell 505 as a rotary-wing trainer.

Other users include the Indonesian Navy, Jamaican Air Force, Japan Coast Guard, Armed Forces of Montenegro, Iraqi Army Aviation Command, and the Royal Jordanian Air Force. Today, there are more than 75 Bell 505s globally that support pilot training.

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TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company and an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc. and Bell Textron Inc. is a leading provider of high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for the aviation industry. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, TRU Simulation has been at the forefront of flight simulation technology for over a decade. Our customized simulator solutions empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently, while our state-of-the-art technology ensures safe and realistic training experiences. For more information, visit www.TRUSimulation.com.