Rotorcraft
NYPD Completes Bell Transition
The NYPD began taking deliveries of the 429 last year to replace its four AgustaWestland AW119 singles.


Bell Helicopter delivered the last of four new 429 light twins to the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Air Support unit in July. The NYPD began taking deliveries of the 429 last year to replace its four AgustaWestland AW119 singles. Under the deal, Bell provided the 429s and one 407GX single-engine training aircraft and took the AW119s on trade. The NYPD already operates two Bell 412EPs for marine rescue, firefighting and tactical missions and has a long history with Bell, buying its first Model 47 in 1948 and operating 412s since 1986.  

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