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Bell Working On IFR 407, Finishing 525 This Year
Bell plans to offer IFR 407 as new U.S. Navy training helicopter
The Bell 407 is currently used by the air ambulance, offshore, and law enforcement markets.
The Bell 407 is currently used by the air ambulance, offshore, and law enforcement markets.

Bell plans to offer its 407 long single for the Navy’s THXX helicopter trainer competition and held out the possibility that it might offer its 429 light twin as an option as well. On Friday, Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said the company was working with the FAA on gaining IFR certification for the 407 by August.