Bell 505 Jet Ranger X completes ground runs

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has completed a series of ground run tests using the engine, rotor and drive systems.

The company expects the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X to make its first flight before the end of the year.

Bell Helicopter released a short video showing the aircraft’s ground tests:

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Terry is Senior News Editor and writes for both Corporate Jet Investor and Helicopter Investor. He is also responsible for our helicopter guides. Terry has been an aviation enthusiast since the early 1970s. He is a lapsed Private Pilot and ex-Piper Cherokee owner. He has flown a number of light aircraft and is comfortable sitting in the co-pilot's seat or the back of any aircraft. Before moving to journalism he was a banker for 20 years. You can contact him at: terry@corporatejetinvestor.com or follow him on twitter @Terry_Spruce

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