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Bell 429

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Specifications
  • Typical passenger capacity:   7
  • Range:   276 nm (full seats)
  • Cruise speed:   130 kts
  • Cabin height:   4.08 ft
  • Cabin width:   5 ft
  • Cabin length:   10.58 ft
  • Cabin volume:   189 cu ft
  • Active fleet worldwide:   469
  • Available for charter worldwide:   70
  • Typical price:   $3,350,000 to $7,425,000 pre-owned. 429 $7,425,000 new.
  • Production dates:   2009 - current
  • Includes model B429WLG

  • Engines:   Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206/PW207 Series
Supplemental Type Certificates

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18/06/2023 EASA: 10082172. Y-rope for double load hook - Human External Cargo.
Bell 429
STC holder: AirWork & Heliseilerei
30/05/2023 EASA: 10082016. NVG compatible lighting and filtration system.
Bell 429
STC holder: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
16/05/2023 EASA: 10044334. EMS Equipment P/N 429-0011900-501. The change is described in the master drawing List DWL-12-010. Rev. A, and Equipment List EQL-12-010 Rev. A. Rev. 1 introduces a new seat mounted on an adapter featuring a swivelling function. The new seat is installed in lieu of the original AFT LH passenger seat.
Bell 429
STC holder: Aerolite
02/02/2023 EASA: 10080191. Installation of QuantiFLY Data Acquisition System.
Bell 407, Bell 206L, Bell 206B, Bell 206L-3, Bell 206L-1, Bell 206A, Bell 429, Bell 505
STC holder: Bell, a Textron Company
13/12/2022 EASA: 10080867. Mission UHF, HF Radios and antennas Installation.
Bell 429
STC holder: Boggi Aeronautics
28/11/2022 EASA: 10080731. Installation of Luminator Aerospace LS400GR / LS400NR‐GR LED steerable searchlight assembly replacement. Rev. 1 corrects the company name.
Bell 429
STC holder: Sterling Helicopter
See also: Luminator Aerospace

 

Manufacturing data
For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: Bell 429
Charter operators
Canada Coywolf Aviation
Mexico Aeroservicios Tecnicos Regiomontanos , Heliservicio , JetLife
U.S.A. Air Methods , Apollo Medflight , Capitol Helicopters , Careflite , Classic Aviation , Cove Aviation Partners , Glacier Jet Center , HeliFlite , Idaho Helicopters , Mercy Flight , P.J. Helicopters , Rocky Mountain Helicopters
Maintenance centres
Canada Alpine Aerotech , Bell Helicopter - Mirabel , Eagle Copters Maintenance , G2 Aviation , Helitrades , National Helicopters , Toronto Aircraft Maintenance , VIH Aerospace
Mexico Aeroservicios Especializados (ASESA) , Servicio Tecnico Aereo de Mexico , Servicios Aereos Across
U.S.A. Aero Products , Bell Helicopter - Miami , Bell Helicopter - Piney Flats , Century Helicopters , Hillsboro Aviation , JBI Helicopter Services , Northwest Helicopters , PAC International (Paradigm Aerospace Corporation) , Rocky Mountain Rotors Maintenance , Rotorcraft Support , RSG Aviation , RSG Aviation , South Air Helicopters , Sterling Helicopter , Summit Aviation , Summit Helicopters , Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance
Completions centres
U.S.A. American Aircraft Interiors , RSG Aviation
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Manufacturer
U.S.A. Bell, a Textron Company
New aircraft sales
Canada Bell, HeliStore
Mexico Bell (U.S.A.), Bell (U.S.A.), Compania Inversora Corporativa S.A. de C.V. (CIC)
News from Business Air News
The first Designer Series Bell 429 lands in Indonesia
March 28, 2024
PT National Utility Helicopters will manage and operate the helicopter for a Jakarta-based agribusiness operating in East Kalimantan.
JGAS signs up for Japan's first Designer Series Bell 429
March 18, 2024
The Japan General Aviation Service Group has bought its second Bell helicopter, the first of the Designer Series to operate in Japan.
Retailer QuikTrip signs for second Bell 429
March 11, 2024
With a rapidly growing convenience store chain located in 18 US states, QuikTrip plans to use the Bell 429 to transport executives across its more than 1,400 stores nationwide.
March 1, 2024Four Bell 429s are set for Middle East parapublic operations
February 26, 2024Philippines operators purchase customised Bells
December 5, 2023Air Zermatt adds third Bell 429 to HEMS fleet
November 17, 2023Caverton takes first Bell 429 for offshore ops in Cameroon
November 7, 2023Delaware police signs for a second Bell 429
November 6, 2023Life Flight Network grows air ambulance fleet
October 31, 2023HeliTSA launches PW200 series engine type training in Australia
July 14, 2023Bell 429 duo keep global circumnavigation in the family
June 19, 2023Swedish National Police lauds its Bell 429 mission success
May 2, 2023North Carolina Highway Patrol brings in a Bell 429
March 24, 2023Dual cargo hook for Bell 429 debuts
March 24, 2023CNC notches up 20 Bell 429 completions
March 13, 2023African buyers sign up for Bell 429s
March 10, 2023Advanced Flight selects designer interior for latest Bell 429
March 8, 2023World signs for Bell 429 destined for Europe
February 27, 2023Líder Aviação turns its attention to Argentine aircraft
January 27, 2023Queensland lifesaver buys Australia's first entrol H14 FTD
November 14, 2022Air Zermatt signs for third HEMS Bell 429
November 12, 2022Kuwait IAL adds third 429 to Bell fleet
July 18, 2022Queensland Police selects three Bell 429s for PolAir fleet
June 20, 2022HeliSpeed makes simulator purchase for Bell 429
March 21, 2022Australia's Alto Group is first up for Bell 429 WLG
March 18, 2022New Zealand buyer is first up for B429 Designer Series interior
March 14, 2022Swiss operators place orders with Bell
February 28, 2022Tenth Bell 429 delivered to the Philippines
January 17, 2022Bell 429 exceeds half a million global fleet hours
November 23, 2021Helitrans uses B429 to tackle fires and floods
November 19, 2021Ukrainian customers place five Bell orders
November 19, 2021New South Wales Police swells rotary fleet
November 18, 2021Final Bell delivery completes Coast Guard’s helicopter renewal plan
November 18, 2021Kuwait Ministry of Health opts for robust Bell 429
October 1, 2021Alpine gains trio of STCs for cabin and cargo protection on the 429
May 29, 2021Duke Energy Bell 429 benefits from Foresight MX
March 29, 2021PG1 rebrands in time for anticipated charter surge
March 27, 2021Chip Mong can't go far wrong with Bell 429
February 22, 2021Mixed fleet Foresight MX will serve TVA well
February 7, 2021Airborne Systems comes up with bespoke bike solution
January 18, 2021QuantiFLY offers superior FDM to Bell customers
January 18, 2021Four Bell 429s to increase Life Flight Network capabilities
September 29, 2020Bell ready to showcase ESG tech in police demonstrator
September 21, 2020Bell hands out operational awards to Turkish agencies
August 24, 2020Bell gets Sirius about satellite weather
July 12, 2020China's CCTV selects B429 to cover the key stories
June 26, 2020Bell chimes in with virtual pilot training
June 9, 2020Bell includes OnePak subscription with commercial purchases
June 2, 2020Bell 429 and Bell 505 added to Pulselite approval list
April 2, 2020Wiltshire's former faces come together to celebrate 30th
March 19, 2020New Sky founder flies to the aid of Coronavirus victims
February 17, 2020Maintenance made easier by Bell and P&W
February 3, 2020Bell chimes in with tech development
February 2, 2020TVA solidifies fleet with four Bell rotorcraft
November 10, 2019Life Flight bolsters HEMS fleet with eight Bells
October 21, 2019China State Grid approved to work on Bell 429s
June 4, 2019Perspectives: Moulay puts faith in latest Bell models
May 22, 2019European corporate customers fuel Bell 429 momentum
March 19, 2019Zip and Blade pitch helicopters for PGA in New York
March 19, 2019Coast Guard Bells gain skidtube protection
March 19, 2019EDIC Horizon celebrates milestone in training hours
December 11, 2018EDIC adds B429 pair to all-Bell training fleet
October 19, 2018Mercy Flight adds three Bell 429s for all-weather HEMS
October 9, 2018Mercy Flight adds three B429s to bolster HEMS
August 7, 2018Bell 429 chalks up 330,000 hours in service
June 12, 2018Air Zermatt marks half century with B429 delivery
April 12, 2018Experienced pilot Backus rejoins WAA
November 1, 2017Bell expands certified service facilities in Europe
October 26, 2017Air Zermatt strengthens Bell relationship with B429 signing
November 9, 2016Air Zermatt B429 in TV show
September 2, 2015First of two B429s enters service with police in Slovakia
June 9, 2015Russian client to receive first Mecaer B429
March 11, 2015Kuwait MoH to fly first Middle East HEMS B429
March 11, 2015SGS to deploy B429 for mineral exploration
February 12, 2015Wallan signs for Falcon 5X and three Bell rotorcraft to stay ahead in Middle East
November 6, 2014WAACT's B429 ready to enter HEMS service
November 6, 2014Two European firsts as Bell 429WLG undergoes Mecaer interior fit
September 10, 2014Heli-Securite chooses B429 to carry out high altitude work
August 10, 2014Bell 429 makes French HEMS debut for Inaer
August 10, 2014B429s to fulfil many missions for police
July 3, 2014Heli-Drive's 429 will break through the clouds for St. Petersburg HEMS
June 9, 2014ME & MY AIRCRAFT–Twin helicopters: Twins can be costly, yet their capability in EMEA rarely disappoints
May 7, 2014Increased comfort and speed as Héli-Alpes opts for 429
February 6, 2014Trusted Bell 429 to carry out HEMS duties for Wiltshire
November 7, 2013Retailer takes vip Bell 429 while another enters service for National Grid
April 17, 2013Heli-Drive orders five Bells as Russia's second distributor
March 11, 2013Africa's first 429s to aid Nigerian law enforcement and disaster relief
February 11, 2013National Grid takes UK's first Bell 429
October 15, 2012Air Zermatt takes Europe's first Bell 429 for EMS
February 10, 2012Turkish police select Bell 429
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