Dallas, TX (March 9, 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that Mr. David Lukes, CEO of SMARTTECH based in Prague (Czech Republic) signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi. The expected delivery is August 2022 out of Mirabel, Canada.
“The dynamic capabilities of the Bell 407GXi have earned it a reputation for reliability and versatility,” said Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Europe. The aircraft has unlocked new opportunities for Bell Helicopter customers and continues to thrill operators across the globe.”
SMARTTECH is a provider of solar and wind power stations in the Czech Republic. Mr. Lukes was initially a Bell 505 owner utilizing the aircraft for private transportation but SMARTTECH is now upgrading to a Bell 407GXi.
“I really enjoy the Bell 407 and what it has to offer,” said Lukes. “The product is reliable and provides a smooth and comfortable ride.”
The single-engine Bell 407 helicopter, powered by a Rolls Royce 250-C47E/4 turboshaft with dual channel FADEC safety engine system, offers a robust customer experience with best-in-class speed, performance, and reliability.
There are currently more than 1,500 Bell 407 helicopters in service worldwide, with 110 aircraft operating in Europe on the IFR-certified single-engine platform with more than six million flight hours accumulated by the entire global fleet.
The European customers use the Bell 407 for a wide variety of missions, including public safety, firefighting, VIP and corporate transport, and more.
The Bell 407 is an aircraft with a wide cabin entrance, which provides quick loading capacity and seating for up to six passengers. This single-engine Bell Helicopter has the widest cabin door in its class and more than 100 cubic feet of flexible passenger space.
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