Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, has delivered three Bell 407GX jets to two Chinese customers from the company’s Commercial Aircraft Assembly Center in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada.
Chongqing General Aviation received two Bell 407GX aircraft to be used in China for parapublic missions, including firefighting and search-and-rescue.
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The delivery is part of a purchase agreement announced in early 2014 for a total of four Bell helicopters, including two Bell 412EPIs; the aircraft will be run by the Fire Protection Bureau.
A Bell 407GXs has been delivered to Hainan Sanya Yalong General Aviation. The aircraft is the first of two jets ordered for low-altitude airspace tourism services in the Hainan province.
The purchase agreement for the two Bell 407GXs was signed at ABACE earlier this year.
Hainan Sanya Yalong will use the Bell 407GX aircraft for sightseeing, tourism and VIP transport.
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By GlobalDataThe Bell 407GX features the Garmin G1000H flight deck, and delivers critical flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness and improved safety.
The flight deck’s high resolution LCD screens display primary flight and multi-function display information, including Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System, Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology and Traffic Information Systems.
Bell’s 407GX aircraft also features a tail rotor camera, which allows the pilot a clear view of the tail during take-offs and landings.
Bell Helicopter China commercial business managing director Chris Jaran said: "We are proud to offer a helicopter capable of supporting these missions and continue to see strong customer response throughout China."
