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After being out of the short light single engine helicopter market for seven years, Bell returns with the 505 Jet Ranger X. The aircraft has a proven 206L drive train, a drastically improved cabin over the 206, and cruise speeds in excess of 120 knots. Sheldon Cohen Photo

Bell signs four Bell 505 Jet Ranger X to Helisul Táxi Aéreo

Bell Press Release | February 27, 2018

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Bell has announced the signed purchase agreement of the first of four Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft to Brazil based customer, Helisul Táxi Aéreo.

After being out of the short light single engine helicopter market for seven years, Bell returns with the 505 Jet Ranger X. The aircraft has a proven 206L drive train, a drastically improved cabin over the 206, and cruise speeds in excess of 120 knots. Sheldon Cohen Photo
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Bell’s new five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability through the use of advanced avionics technology. Sheldon Cohen Photo

The aircraft will be used to conduct panoramic flights of Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu.

Helisul Táxi Aéreo will also join the growing network of Certified Service Facilities (CSFs) in Latin America.

Helisul Táxi Aéreo is authorized to complete field maintenance service for all Bell 206 legacy aircraft as well as Bell 407, Bell 429 and Bell 412 models.

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Helisul Táxi Aéreo will use the aircraft to conduct panoramic flights of Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu. Bell Photo

All four Bell 505 aircraft will be delivered to Helisul Táxi Aéreo this year.

“The Bell 505 offers outstanding visibility for all five passengers on The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Bell Helicopter’s new five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability through the use of advanced avionics technology.board,” said Eloy Biesuz, president, Helisul Táxi Aéreo. “It is the perfect aircraft to see some of the most breathtaking views in Brazil.”

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Bell Helicopter’s new five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability through the use of advanced avionics technology.

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