Bell Textron Receives Order For Four Bell 429s For Parapublic Operations

Bell Textron received an order for four Bell 429 helicopters for parapublic operations in the Middle East. According to Bell, the four aircraft will join the preexisting fleet of 90 Bell 429s used to support law enforcement, firefighting and parapublic missions around the world. The additions add to Bell’s global fleet of 500 Bell 429s. The Bell 429 is capable of being equipped with search light and rope kits, mission consoles, HD cameras and video downlinks. The law enforcement configuration can seat up to six passengers and two crew members in its cabin.