Singapore, Feb 12, 2014: Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), is pleased to announce the\u00a0first delivery of a Bell 407GX in India to SpanAir, the country’s leading air\u00a0charter company. Specializing in customized travel options, SpanAir offers a fleet\u00a0of aircraft fully equipped with the latest in aviation and safety technology,\u00a0including all weather and IFR facilities. With the addition of the 407GX, featuring\u00a0the first \u00a0integrated Garmin G1000H(TM) flight deck, SpanAir now has one of the most\u00a0modern and advanced fleets operating in India.
\n“The Bell 407GX is the most revolutionary single-engine aircraft in the country with\u00a0ample information and technological assistance to avoid CFIT (controlled flight\u00a0into terrain) accidents,” said Captain S.K. Mallik of SpanAir.
\nBell and SpanAir have enjoyed a long relationship starting with the delivery of\u00a0their first aircraft, a Bell 407, in 1996; one year after SpanAir was established. Since then, the company has also added a Bell 429.
\n“The Bell 407GX is gaining momentum all over the world as the most advanced light\u00a0single engine helicopter on the market,” said C.M. Hwang, Bell Helicopter’s regional\u00a0sales director in Asia Pacific. “Customers are discovering that it is an ideal
\naircraft across mission needs providing superior performance with trusted\u00a0reliability. We are pleased that SpanAir continues to place their trust in Bell\u00a0Helicopter. It is yet another endorsement of the value of the 407GX.”
\nThe 407GX delivers power and speed with a smooth, quiet ride and a spacious cabin\u00a0that accommodates six passengers. Built on the proven performance and reliability of\u00a0the Bell 407 platform, the 407GX features the Garmin G1000H(TM) flight deck,\u00a0providing critical flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness\u00a0and increased safety. The flight deck’s high resolution LCD screens host primary\u00a0flight and multi-function display information, including Helicopter Terrain\u00a0Avoidance Warning System, Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology(TM), Traffic\u00a0Information Systems and more. The 407GX also features a tail rotor camera, allowing\u00a0the pilot a clear view of the tail during take-offs and landings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Singapore, Feb 12, 2014: Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), is pleased to announce the\u00a0first delivery of a Bell 407GX in India to SpanAir, the country’s leading air\u00a0charter company. Specializing in customized travel options, SpanAir offers a fleet\u00a0of aircraft fully equipped with the latest in aviation and safety technology,\u00a0including all weather and IFR … Continue reading