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Bell Textron has appointed Tangmere Aircraft Sales as an authorized sales representative in the UK and Ireland for the Bell 429, Subaru Bell 412EPX, and to-be-certified Bell 525 twin-engine helicopters.
A specialist in buying and selling airplanes and helicopters, Guernsey-based Tangmere Aircraft represents buyers and sellers with full-service capabilities ranging from sourcing aircraft to pre-purchase inspections and supervision, closing coordination, and ownership and operation guidance.
Under the authorization, Tangmere Aircraft will promote Bell's twin-engine helicopters in its territory, including providing demonstration flights for prospective customers. Will Fanshawe, director, Tangmere Aircraft Sales, will lead the company’s rotary-wing activities.
“Bell is looking forward to working closely with Tangmere Aircraft Sales to increase Bell’s twin-engine offerings and continue to bring those advanced capabilities to customers in key markets,” said Robin Wendling, Bell's managing director of Europe.
“We are very excited to be reintroducing Bell’s twin-engine product line to owners and operators across the UK and Ireland,” said Fanshawe. “Bell helicopters combine exceptional performance, proven reliability, and operational efficiency that align closely with the evolving needs of this market.”

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