Bell, February 29, 2024 - Heli-Expo, Anaheim, CA Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. company, announced during HAI Heli-Expo that it has appointed Chinook Helicopters as an authorized Bell 505 dealership serving western Canada.
Lane Evans, managing director, North America “As a premier rotorcraft and fixed-wing training academy in British Columbia, Canada, Chinook Helicopters has established a strong network of operators and maintainers. Bell and Chinook will work towards continued growth for the Bell 505 in Canada while providing regional Ab Initio and Advanced Rotorcraft training to potential Bell 505 operators in the region.”
Founded in 1982, Chinook Helicopters is a global large-scale leader in helicopter and fixed-wing training. Chinook Helicopters excels at providing comprehensive pilot training and specialty courses having hosted students from more than 68 countries. Chinook Helicopters has industry experienced instructors, four engineered in-house certified simulators, Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO), and is fully accredited with on-site examiners.
Cathy Press, CEO, Chinook Helicopters said “With our 42-year history of flying Bell` helicopters, we are enthusiastic about our relationship with a world-leading aircraft manufacturer and genuinely thrilled to be working alongside them”
As an authorized Bell 505 dealership, Chinook Helicopters will provide aircraft demonstration flights and work to promote the Bell 505 as an aircraft of choice for Western Canada private operators.
Also announced at HAI Heli Expo 2024 was the successful delivery of a Bell 505 to Aerial Patrol.
The powerline and pipeline utility inspection company located in Little Rock, Arkansas supports major power and energy providers across the U.S. with services including helicopter aerial surveys for utility use, aerial photography, and critical incident support.
“In 1983, the same year that Aerial Patrol was created, they chose the Bell 206 as one of their premier aircraft for utility inspection. 40 years later, Bell is proud to continue our relationship with Aerial Patrol and help them advance their utility mission needs through the advanced technologies of the Bell 505,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America.
With its newest fleet addition, Aerial Patrol has become one of the first U.S. companies to dedicate the use of their Bell 505 exclusively for comprehensive utility inspection.
Todd Adams, owner and chief executive officer, Aerial Patrol said “The introduction of the Bell 505 reflects Aerial Patrol's unwavering commitment to providing our customers with one of the most technologically advanced aircraft available in the market today. With its open cabin design offering panoramic visibility for all passengers, the Bell 505 stands as the ultimate choice for utility inspection and observation.”
Known for being one of the most versatile aircraft in the short light single class, the Bell 505’s Safran Arrius 2R engine, dual channel FADEC, and Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite makes it well-suited for a wide array of critical safety missions, including utility use. With the added benefit of wide panoramic windows, an open cabin design, and Synthetic Vision technology, utility operators experience an elevated comprehensive look into terrain, powerlines, antennas while conducting their patrols.
Lane Evans, managing director, North America “As a premier rotorcraft and fixed-wing training academy in British Columbia, Canada, Chinook Helicopters has established a strong network of operators and maintainers. Bell and Chinook will work towards continued growth for the Bell 505 in Canada while providing regional Ab Initio and Advanced Rotorcraft training to potential Bell 505 operators in the region.”
Founded in 1982, Chinook Helicopters is a global large-scale leader in helicopter and fixed-wing training. Chinook Helicopters excels at providing comprehensive pilot training and specialty courses having hosted students from more than 68 countries. Chinook Helicopters has industry experienced instructors, four engineered in-house certified simulators, Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO), and is fully accredited with on-site examiners.
Cathy Press, CEO, Chinook Helicopters said “With our 42-year history of flying Bell` helicopters, we are enthusiastic about our relationship with a world-leading aircraft manufacturer and genuinely thrilled to be working alongside them”
As an authorized Bell 505 dealership, Chinook Helicopters will provide aircraft demonstration flights and work to promote the Bell 505 as an aircraft of choice for Western Canada private operators.
Bell 505 for Powerline and Pipeline Patrol
Also announced at HAI Heli Expo 2024 was the successful delivery of a Bell 505 to Aerial Patrol.
The powerline and pipeline utility inspection company located in Little Rock, Arkansas supports major power and energy providers across the U.S. with services including helicopter aerial surveys for utility use, aerial photography, and critical incident support.
“In 1983, the same year that Aerial Patrol was created, they chose the Bell 206 as one of their premier aircraft for utility inspection. 40 years later, Bell is proud to continue our relationship with Aerial Patrol and help them advance their utility mission needs through the advanced technologies of the Bell 505,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America.
With its newest fleet addition, Aerial Patrol has become one of the first U.S. companies to dedicate the use of their Bell 505 exclusively for comprehensive utility inspection.
Todd Adams, owner and chief executive officer, Aerial Patrol said “The introduction of the Bell 505 reflects Aerial Patrol's unwavering commitment to providing our customers with one of the most technologically advanced aircraft available in the market today. With its open cabin design offering panoramic visibility for all passengers, the Bell 505 stands as the ultimate choice for utility inspection and observation.”
Known for being one of the most versatile aircraft in the short light single class, the Bell 505’s Safran Arrius 2R engine, dual channel FADEC, and Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite makes it well-suited for a wide array of critical safety missions, including utility use. With the added benefit of wide panoramic windows, an open cabin design, and Synthetic Vision technology, utility operators experience an elevated comprehensive look into terrain, powerlines, antennas while conducting their patrols.
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