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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves EASA certification

Bell Helicopter Press Release | November 12, 2017

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Bell Helicopter on Nov. 12 announced the certification of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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The Bell 505 has been certified by 11 countries around the world, in addition to its latest certification by EASA. Bell Helicopter Photo

“This is a significant milestone for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and I know our customers in Europe are thrilled to hear the news as well,” said Patrick Moulay executive vice president, Commercial Sales and Marketing. “Our mission with the Bell 505 was to reclaim the short single light market while honoring the Jet Ranger legacy and the phenomenal customer response is evidence we are on track.”

The Bell 505 has received certification from the civil certification authorities in the United States, Australia, Chile, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, South Korea, Argentina and most recently, Japan.

“This is an important milestone for the Bell 505 and the timing of the news is very exciting,” said Glenn Isbell, executive vice president, Customer Support and Services “We are hosting our first Bell 505 European operators this month at our Bell Training Academy in Fort Worth and the first aircraft in the region is scheduled to be delivered at the beginning of 2018.”

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