Bell, a Textron Inc. company, has announced its Singapore facility has received Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) certification for Bell 206, 407 and 429 maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on all components, engines, accessories, instruments and radios.
“The CAAC certification is a key milestone for Bell as we expand our service and support offering for our growing fleet in the region,” said Chris Schaefer, general manager, Bell Asia. “Our focus in Asia-Pacific will be working with our authorized customer service facilities and customers to ensure Bell aircraft are maintained to the highest safety standards.”
The Bell Singapore facility recently received non-restricted FAA 145 certification for Bell 205, 206, 212, 407, 412, 429 and 505 maintenance, repair and overhaul work on all components, engines, accessories, instruments and radios.
These ratings demonstrate the FAA’s confidence in Bell Singapore’s capabilities, professionalism and ability to execute on all the necessary MRO work on the respective Bell aircraft.
There are 150 Bell commercial helicopters operating in China today.
