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Dale Smith

Broussard, Louisiana-based Meridian Helicopters recently completed and delivered a custom-refurbished Bell 206L4 aircraft to Clearview Air, marking the company’s 25th upgrade to Bell 206L3/L4.
“This Bell 206L4 is a full, ground-up refurbishment tailored for corporate operations,” said Meridian Helicopters managing partner&nbsp;Michael Bashlor. “It’s equipped with a new Garmin avionics package featuring Bluetooth technology,&nbsp;Bose headset system,&nbsp; glass cockpit with G500 TXi touchscreen flight display, GI 275 engine indication system, Genesys HeliSAS autopilot,&nbsp;air conditioning, and leather seating.”
According to Clearview Air&nbsp;owner&nbsp;Kevin Reed, “This is my second Bell refurbishment from Meridian Helicopters. After owning a Bell 206L3 model for the last five years, I decided it was time to upgrade. The specifications were meticulously detailed, and the final product exceeded my expectations.&nbsp;
“This Bell is one of the most advanced and elegantly finished L4 models in recent years,” he continued. “I intend to enjoy this aircraft for years to come, and I can’t thank Mike and his team enough for realizing my dream helicopter.”
The aircraft showcases an approximate 70 percent&nbsp;average time remaining on its main components, engine, and airframe—demonstrating Meridian’s experience in retaining maximum value from the aircraft’s airframe and primary systems.

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