Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter
The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.

Bell Helicopter signed an agreement with Erickson for the latter to assume product support responsibility for the Bell 214B and ST, including spare parts supply, technical assistance, maintenance training and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The agreement will extend the life of the Bell 214 and supports a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers. Erickson will offer major component and engine repairs and overhauls, complete airframe inspections, retrofits or upgrades, supply chain management, component manufacturing and reliability engineering.


“We currently have nine Bell 214s in our fleet, with more than 30 years of flying them,” said Kerry Jarandson, Erickson’s vice president of manufacturing and MRO. “We are excited and ready to fully support the aircraft and their operators around the world.” 


Founded in 1971, Erickson is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and maintains facilities and operations in North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.