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EASA Approval for Mission Console Installation on Bell 407


Southeast Aerospace receives European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) validation for mission console installation STC on the Bell 407 helicopter

The SEA operator station replaces the left-side aft-facing passenger seat in the Bell 407 to support Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) missions





EASA Approval for Mission Console Installation on Bell 407
EASA Approval for Mission Console Installation on Bell 407
Southeast Aerospace, March 11, 2026 - Southeast Aerospace, Inc. (SEA), a leading provider of aerospace solutions and aircraft modification services, announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Supplemental Type Certificate No. 10088565, validating the FAA STC SR04546AT for the installation of a mission console on the Bell 407 helicopter.

This EASA validation allows operators in Europe and other EASA-recognized jurisdictions to utilize Southeast Aerospace's mission console installation on Bell 407 aircraft, expanding the availability of SEA's special mission capabilities to a broader global customer base. The STC supports installation of a fully integrated mission console system, designed to enable efficient operation of mission equipment for law enforcement, surveillance, search and rescue, and other specialized aviation operations.

The validation applies to Bell 407 helicopters, originally certified under EASA Type Certificate EASA.IM.R.512, held by Bell Textron Canada Limited.

Nathan Hernandez, Business Development Sales Manager of Southeast Aerospace, said "This EASA validation represents an important milestone for Southeast Aerospace and further demonstrates our commitment to supporting international special mission operators. By making this STC available to European operators, we are expanding access to mission-ready aircraft solutions that enhance operational capability, flexibility, and efficiency."

With decades of experience in aircraft modification, avionics integration, and mission system installation, Southeast Aerospace continues to support global government, law enforcement, and commercial operators with certified solutions for specialized aviation missions.

Operators interested in the Bell 407 mission console installation STC or other special mission modifications can contact Southeast Aerospace for additional information.




EASA Approval for Mission Console Installation on Bell 407





  See also


SEA US Southeast Aerospace State of Florida
EASA European Commission
Bell 407
Special Mission Station for Bell 407





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