Archive image: Sailors direct a Royal Thai Navy Bell 212 helicopter as it prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex.
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett.
Bangkok, Thailand. November 11, 2025. – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
The comprehensive upgrade program was focused on extending the operational life of RTN’s Bell 212 helicopter, with enhancements made to its fuel system, avionics and paint scheme, among other things. The entire project, from inspections to installations, was undertaken by the team at Bell’s Asia Service Center in Singapore.
“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 honor 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 – unlock the full potential of their fleet while strengthening aviation capabilities across the board,” said Chris Schaefer, vice president, Global Customer Solutions, Bell.
To commemorate the completion of the Bell 212 project, Bell also presented a token of appreciation, a custom crystal plaque, to the RTN and the Royal Airport Service (RAS) at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
Introduced in 1968, the Bell 212 helicopter continues to be deployed to serve vital missions around the world, including aerial firefighting and law enforcement operations. Over the course of its 30-year history, close to 900 Bell 212s were produced and the medium twin rotorcraft in Bell’s current line-up, the Bell 412, was developed to carry forward its remarkable legacy.
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