Bell, November 11, 2025 - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, is pleased to announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade, and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
The comprehensive upgrade programme aimed to extend the operational life of the RTN’s Bell 212, incorporating improvements to the aircraft’s fuel system, avionics, and paint scheme. The full project — from inspection through to installation — was completed by Bell’s Asia Service Centre in Singapore.
Chris Schaefer, Vice President, Global Customer Solutions, Bell, said “The Bell 212 has been a cornerstone of the RTN fleet for decades, supporting a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. It was an honour to be entrusted by a valued partner in the RTN with the responsibility of supporting their aircraft and ensuring its continued success. Our commitment to the RTN remains unwavering — to unlock the full potential of their fleet while strengthening aviation capabilities across the board.”
To mark the completion of the project, Bell presented a custom crystal plaque to the RTN and the Royal Airport Service (RAS) at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Introduced in 1968, the Bell 212 continues to serve vital missions around the world, including aerial firefighting and law enforcement. Over its 30-year production history, nearly 900 Bell 212 helicopters were built. Its legacy lives on in the Bell 412, a modern evolution of the medium twin-engine rotorcraft.
About Bell : Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 90 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 advanced air 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. 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, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems.
The comprehensive upgrade programme aimed to extend the operational life of the RTN’s Bell 212, incorporating improvements to the aircraft’s fuel system, avionics, and paint scheme. The full project — from inspection through to installation — was completed by Bell’s Asia Service Centre in Singapore.
Chris Schaefer, Vice President, Global Customer Solutions, Bell, said “The Bell 212 has been a cornerstone of the RTN fleet for decades, supporting a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. It was an honour to be entrusted by a valued partner in the RTN with the responsibility of supporting their aircraft and ensuring its continued success. Our commitment to the RTN remains unwavering — to unlock the full potential of their fleet while strengthening aviation capabilities across the board.”
To mark the completion of the project, Bell presented a custom crystal plaque to the RTN and the Royal Airport Service (RAS) at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Introduced in 1968, the Bell 212 continues to serve vital missions around the world, including aerial firefighting and law enforcement. Over its 30-year production history, nearly 900 Bell 212 helicopters were built. Its legacy lives on in the Bell 412, a modern evolution of the medium twin-engine rotorcraft.
About Bell : Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 90 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 advanced air 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. 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, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems.
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