Rotorcraft
Bell Poised To Deliver First Production Jet Ranger X
Bell holds more than 400 letters of intent for the 505 and is in the process of converting them into firm orders.
Bell Helicopter will soon deliver its first production 505 Jet Ranger X. It holds more than 400 letters of intent for the circa-$1 million helicopter and is in the process of converting them into firm orders. (Photo: Bell Helicopter)
Bell Helicopter will soon deliver its first production 505 Jet Ranger X. It holds more than 400 letters of intent for the circa-$1 million helicopter and is in the process of converting them into firm orders. (Photo: Bell Helicopter)

Bell Helicopter has rolled out its first production 505 Jet Ranger X light single in Mirabel, Quebec, and the ship will be delivered "soon." The helicopter in question made its first flight—unpainted—on January 22. The 505 gained preliminary type certificate approval from Transport Canada in December.

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