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Air Methods Adds More Bell 407s to Fleet






Bell Helicopter, February 24, 2008 - HAI, Houston, Texas -- Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that Air Methods, headquartered in Englewood, Colo., is adding six additional 407 model helicopters to its fleet.

Archie Gray, Vice President of Technical Services at Air Methods said,

Bell's 407 is in high demand by many hospital programs throughout the county. The purchase of additional 407s positions Air Methods to meet customer requirements throughout our operating system. The speed, payload and range offered by the 407s in this fleet addition will help us meet the challenging mission profiles faced by our crews."

Bell regional sales manager Greg Maitlen stated, "Air Methods has relied on Bell products since 1981. These six new aircraft will join more than 20 Bell 407s already in their fleet. In addition to these 407s, Air Methods also has 40 Bell 429s on order."

The world's largest air ambulance operator, Air Methods operates a fleet of more than 330 aircraft. Its Community-Based Model division provides air medical transportation services in 18 states, and its Hospital-Based Model division provides air medical transportation services to hospitals located in 26 states.


About Bell Helicopter

Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company , Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems.


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