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Jet Aviation Australia

Bell 407

Press Release

Issued by Jet Aviation Australia.

July 24, 2013

Hawker Pacific and Bell bring first 407GX to Australia

For the first time ever, a new Bell 407GX Helicopter will arrive in Australia in August 2013 and will be demonstrated across the country by Hawker Pacific – the leading aircraft sales and product support company in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East.

The aircraft will visit a number of locations spanning the east coast to the west, before heading to Singapore for further demonstrations in Asia. Hawker Pacific is particularly excited about the inaugural visit of the aircraft and its legendary reputation as an incredibly versatile aircraft that can be used for virtually any mission.

Tony Jones, senior vice president, aircraft sales and flight services group said the 407 is a favourite with operators globally and, what makes its latest variant, the 407GX, so significant is the integration of the Garmin G1000H glass cockpit, a helicopter world-first.

“As a corporate aircraft, the 407 is the smoothest in its class. The executive interior is spacious, with large windows and four or five passenger seats laid out in a club configuration – and it can be modified to suit owners' individual tastes and requirements, including in-flight entertainment and communications. It's fast, easy to maintain and comes with Bell's legendary reliability built in.”

“Mission flexibility is incredibly important for the Australian helicopter sector and the 407GX is a perfect fit for the market. From a utility perspective, the aircraft is frequently used for aeromedical transport, law enforcement, firefighting/sling work, military, mining and exploration support and more. We expect utility demand to remain strong in Australia, bolstered by the resources sector.”

“For a multi-mission capability aircraft, the 407GX represents excellent value and a great long term investment with strong resale values. Good products are always in demand and we're excited to be working with Bell to debut the 407GX in Australia so our clients and potential buyers can inspect and experience what it is really capable of, up-close.”

The Bell 407 integrates reliability, speed, performance and manoeuvrability with a cabin configurable for an array of missions and payloads. Its Rolls-Royce 250-C47B turbine FADEC engine delivers exceptional hot and high performance with the ability to cruise at 133 knots (246 kph). Its spacious cabin has five club-passenger seats with an additional passenger seat in the cockpit in single-pilot operations. For added passenger comfort, the Bell 407 also provides a very quiet and smooth ride in virtually all weather conditions.

In the new 407GX, the superior performance of the 407 reaches a higher level. Its Garmin G1000HTM flight deck provides critical flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness and safety. In addition to offering outstanding product features, it's backed by Bell helicopter's renowned in-service support.

For further information about the aircraft, registration and demonstration dates, contact Mathew Hardy on +61 (0) 404 886 810 or email mathew.hardy@hawkerpacific.com.

Hawker Pacific is the appointed distributor for Bell Helicopter products throughout Australia and New Zealand.