Turkey may buy Bell 429 helicopters
Bell 429 7-22-2010 Bell Helicopter said Thursday that it has been selected by the Turkish National Police to enter final negotiations for a contract for 15 Bell 429 helicopters with an option for five additional aircraft.
“This selection represents the culmination of the efforts of a dedicated team at Bell Helicopter in collaboration with our independent representative, Saran Group, Inc., located in Turkey,” said Larry Roberts, senior vice president for Bell Helicopter’s Commercial Business.
“This is a significant win in the European market for Bell Helicopter. It reflects our commitment and investment in providing the right products for our customers as well as support, training and aftermarket in the region.”
The 429 is Bell’s newest civil helicopter model, a light twin-engine model. It has been in production for a couple of years but has been a relatively slow seller due to a higher than promised price tag and less than promised performance.
via Sky Talk: Turkey may buy Bell 429 helicopters.
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