Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

The Bell 505 is the second helicopter model to be certified for installation of Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system. 

Garmin Autopilot Certified in Bell 505

Mark Huber

The first Bell 505 was delivered in 2017. Today 300 aircraft are in operation across six continents. 

Bell Delivers 300th Jet Ranger X

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Transport Canada is now mandating fluorescent penetrant inspections on Bell 505 collective sticks every 25 hours. 

Cracked Bell 505 Collectives Draw Second Emergency AD

More than 300 Bell 505s are currently operating. 

Bell Delivers 505 to Fort Worth PD

The fleet of more than 260 in-service Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light single turbine helicopters has accumulated more than 50,000 flight hours. 

Bell 505 Fleet Hits 50,000 Flight Hours

Jerry Siebenmark

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Bell Flight named Aero Club in Poland and Air Service International in Denmark as its two new authorized maintenance centers in Europe.

Bell Expands European Mx Foothold

James Wynbrandt

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

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Garmin Autopilot Certified in Bell 505

Bell Delivers 300th Jet Ranger X

Cracked Bell 505 Collectives Draw Second Emergency AD

Bell Delivers 505 to Fort Worth PD

Bell 505 Fleet Hits 50,000 Flight Hours

Bell Expands European Mx Foothold

Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s

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