Rotorcraft
Bell Logs Order for Four Parapublic 429s
Orders bolster the manufacturer's mission-focused fleet
Bell 429 at Heli-Expo 2024
Bell 429 at Heli-Expo 2024. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

A Middle East customer ordered four Bell 429s for parapublic operations, adding to the fleet of 500 Bell 429s that includes 90 serving in law enforcement, firefighting, and parapublic missions. At Heli-Expo on Tuesday, Bell announced deliveries of three Subaru Bell 412EPXs and also the signing of a service facility agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation.

The service agreement covers maintenance on Bell 212, 412, and Subaru Bell 412EPX models. Abu Dhabi Aviation will also work with Bell to support a regional demonstration tour with the 412EPX. The latest version of the helicopter boasts a maximum internal weight of 12,200 pounds, external weight of 13,000 pounds, and 5,000 pounds on a cargo hook.

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