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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
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Rotorcraft
VR Simulators Fly into Helicopter Training Space
Even with motion bases and control loading, these devices cost a fraction of the price of full-flight simulators
Rotorcraft
Bell Adding TRU 505 VR Simulator to Training Academy
The simulator will enhance practicing emergencies and various scenarios
Charter & Fractional
Bell Sells Two More 505 Singles into Switzerland
Bell has signed a purchase agreement with Swiss helicopter services company Karen for two Bell 505 helicopters for charter and flight training.
Avionics
Garmin Autopilot Certified in Bell 505
The Bell 505 is the second helicopter model to be certified for installation of Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system.
Rotorcraft
Bell Delivers 300th Jet Ranger X
The first Bell 505 was delivered in 2017. Today 300 aircraft are in operation across six continents.
Safety
Cracked Bell 505 Collectives Draw Second Emergency AD
Transport Canada is now mandating fluorescent penetrant inspections on Bell 505 collective sticks every 25 hours.
Rotorcraft
Bell 505 Fleet Hits 50,000 Flight Hours
The fleet of more than 260 in-service Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light single turbine helicopters has accumulated more than 50,000 flight hours.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Expands European Mx Foothold
Bell Flight named Aero Club in Poland and Air Service International in Denmark as its two new authorized maintenance centers in Europe.
