This website uses cookies
More information
Business Air News
Business Air News

See more information from the Business Air News Handbook

Bell, a Textron Company

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Press Release

Issued by Bell, a Textron Company.

June 30, 2015

Bell Helicopter sells two Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs in Israel

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, has announced today the order of two Bell 505s signed during the Paris Air Show. Both Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs will be used for corporate transport in Israel, a testament to the growing demand of the Bell 505 in the region and bringing the success of the Bell 505 to over 340 worldwide.

“The Bell 505 is gaining traction in Israel,” said Jakub Hoda, Bell Helicopter, managing director for Europe and Russia. “We believe that this helicopter is the right fit for the region and we expect sales to continue to grow for this aircraft.”

The Bell 505, which first flew November 10, 2014, is a five-seat, single-engine, turbine helicopter leveraging Bell Helicopter's proven technology and nearly half a century of experience. Its fully flat floor, increased cabin volume and clam shell doors provide the configuration flexibility needed in today's market. The customer-driven design of the aircraft places safety, performance and affordability at its forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern design. Pilot workload is further reduced by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). The Bell 505 features a high inertia rotor system delivering superior auto rotation capabilities. With the ideal combination of speed, range and useful load, the Jet Ranger X is designed to deliver best-in-class performance.