Rotorcraft
Bell Launches 407GXi
The dash -C47E/4 engine replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 in the 407GXP that Bell launched in 2015.
A Bell 407GXi touches down at the Las Vegas Convention Center in advance of 2018’s Heli-Expo. The 407GXi is Bell’s just-announced upgrade of the 407GXP and will feature a Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck and new Rolls-Royce Fadec engine. Shaanxi Helicopter will receive the first 407GXi.
A Bell 407GXi touches down at the Las Vegas Convention Center in advance of 2018’s Heli-Expo. The 407GXi is Bell’s just-announced upgrade of the 407GXP and will feature a Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck and new Rolls-Royce Fadec engine. Shaanxi Helicopter will receive the first 407GXi.

Bell (Booth C5122) unveiled an updated version of its 407 single on Monday at Heli-Expo 2018. The 407GXi features the Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck and a new Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 engine with dual channel fadec that delivers better high/hot performance, full automatic relight, and the ability to cruise at 133 knots. The 407GXi was certified by Transport Canada on January 19 and first deliveries are scheduled for near mid-year.