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Bell Helicopters (Stand 7091) has delivered six of its newest aircraft–Bell 407GX and <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2012-05-03/multi-role-bell-429-performs-fairfax-police-department">Bell 429</a>–in Europe and Ukraine, it announced at EBACE. “The Bell 407GX is attracting interest from corporate, private and utility operators due to its speed, range and state-of-the-art Garmin G1000H flight deck, which maximizes pilot situational awareness,” said Danny Maldonado, executive vice president of commercial sales and marketing. Bell is showcasing the 429 outfitted for corporate missions at EBACE. The aircraft is midway through a European demo tour. Upcoming stops include Belgium, Czech Republic, UK and Serbia.

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Commercial helicopter deliveries hold steady at 32 units; military program drives strong financial performance

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