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Convenience store and gasoline service station provider QuikTrip recently placed an order for its third Bell 429 for corporate transport, Bell Textron announced. The purchase expands QuikTrip’s Bell fleet, which includes two Model 429s and a 407GXi.
Sporting a cabin with seating for six passengers, the Bell 429 includes BasixPro software and a guidance system that provides flight calculations and displays critical information during operations.
“The Bell 429 has proven to be the right solution to support the company’s business needs, and we are excited to be part of their growth,” said Lane Evans, managing director of North America sales at Bell.
“Bell continues to be a valued and trusted partner for QuikTrip,” said v-p and CFO Stuart Sullivan. “The Bell 429 provides the precise mix of performance, comfort, and safety required by QuikTrip and is instrumental in supporting our operations and continuing expansion plans.”

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