Press Release

Issued by PhilJets.

March 8, 2017

PhilJets Group, a leading boutique aviation company that services the Asia Pacific region, specifically the Philippines, is charging forward with its goal of becoming the leader in business aviation by introducing a new helicopter manufacturer to its fleet for 2017.

Though PhilJets has sustained constant dynamic growth these past three years, it strives to strengthen its position in business aviation. Hence the company has acquired from Bell Helicopter, the Bell 407, a top-of-the-line single engine aircraft and the first of PhilJets’ fleet to feature club seating configuration aimed toward an upscale corporate clientele.

With a rich 80-year-old history behind it, Bell Helicopter was the first to obtain commercial certification for a helicopter. The company ensures it delivers only superior quality commercial and military aircraft and its range of aircraft offers safe and superior vertical lift that save lives, preserves freedom and provides customers exceptional value.

The versatile Bell 407is one out of 35,000 aircraft delivered by Bell around the world. Offering reliability, speed, performance and maneuverability, the Bell 407 with its Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 turbine FADEC engine delivers exceptional performance as well as a spacious cabin that boasts of club-style seating for premium comfort. The most discerning of clientele will choose to travel in the extremely quiet Bell 407 which is expected to be delivered to PhilJets by second quarter of 2017.

The Philippine helicopter market is considered a relatively mature one, with more than 200 helicopters in rotation. Unfortunately, this fleet is ageing and its renewal is slow but constant, including a steady 4 to 5% of new helicopters that enter the market every year.