Bell Helicopter and Strong Aviation sign Bell 525 LOI

Bell Helicopter and Strong Aviation signing

Bell Helicopter and Strong Aviation have signed an LOI for two Bell 525 Relentless. The deal was signed at the Dubai Airshow.

Established in 1995, Strong Aviation is a private operator headquartered in Kuwait City. The aircraft will be used for corporate transport missions in the area.

“We are excited to be the first Bell 525 clients in Kuwait. The anticipated performance of the aircraft is a key decision point for us.”

Captain Salem Safar, aviation manager, Strong Aviation said: “We are excited to be the first Bell 525 clients in Kuwait. The anticipated performance of the aircraft is a key decision point for us. We are eager to add the advanced Bell 525 to our fleet, and are confident it will provide unparalleled value and performance for our clients.”

“The Bell 525 is an outstanding aircraft. Sales are ramping up in the Middle East since the successful first flight.”

Steve Suttles, Bell Helicopter, vice president Middle East and Africa added: “The Bell 525 is an outstanding aircraft. Sales are ramping up in the Middle East since the successful first flight. The market is responding well to the game changing capabilities of the aircraft. It is designed to perform a diverse mission set more cost effectively than any aircraft available on the market today, and this is a key selling point for our customers.”

The first flight of the Bell 525 was achieved on 1 July 2015 and certification of the aircraft is anticipated in 2017.