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Bell 412EPX Helicopter for Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior

Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior in Bosnia and Herzegovina forming its first helicopter unit with the order of a Subaru/Bell 412EPX helicopter





Bell 412EPX Helicopter for Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior
Bell, July 31, 2024 - Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc company, announced a signed purchase agreement for a SUBARU Bell 412EPX to the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior, forming the agency’s first helicopter unit.

The aircraft will support medical transport, citizen evacuation, and assistance in the event of natural disasters and incidents.

Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, Commercial Business, Bell, said “Through great collaboration with the Sarajevo Canton police force and government, we’re excited to support a well-earned milestone for their force and provide their first-ever helicopter. We are thrilled to work with Sarajevo Canton and look forward to seeing the incredible lifesaving and firefighting efforts they carry out with the SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform.”

The signing ceremony took place on June 4, 2024 at the Sarajevo Canton's Ministry of the Interior (MoI), in the presence of representatives of the United States Embassy, representatives of the cantonal and Federation (FBiH) entity authorities, and other dignitaries. The contract was signed by Admir Katica, Minister of the Interior of Sarajevo Canton, and Vedran Kljucanin, Director of "SHOT”, Bell’s supplier and regional Independent Representative (IR).

“This day will be remembered in history, as the day when the KS MoI concluded the procurement of the first helicopter for the citizens of Sarajevo Canton, but also for the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Minister Katica.

Katica also highlighted the numerous obstacles faced during the procurement process, emphasizing the necessity of acquiring the helicopter for the benefit of residents and the broader region. “Never again will citizens depend on the goodwill or political decisions of others when they need emergency medical transport, evacuation, or assistance in the event of floods, landslides, fires, earthquakes, or any other unforeseen situation. Our helicopter unit will be the first to come to the aid of our citizens.”

Certified in 2018, the SUBARU Bell 412EPX, possesses an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs, external weight of 13,000 lbs and up to 5,000 lbs of goods with a cargo hook. The platform enables large cargo and personnel transportation with its ability to carry up to 5,385 lbs. The SUBARU Bell 412EPX benefits from a more robust main rotor gearbox dry run capability, increased internal Maximum Gross Weight to 12,200 lbs. and mast torque output of +11% at speeds below 60 knots.

About Bell : Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 80 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us. We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of on-demand mobility.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours. Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.

About Textron : Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) 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, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training.


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