Bell sells two Jet Ranger Xs to Israel

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell Helicopter has sold two Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs to Israel. The aircraft will be used as corporate transport in the country.

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The contract was signed during the Paris Air Show, with the company saying that it now has for over 340 Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs.

“The Bell 505 is gaining traction in Israel. We believe that this helicopter is the right fit for the region and we expect sales to continue to grow for this aircraft.”

Jakub Hoda, Bell Helicopter, managing director for Europe and Russia said: “The Bell 505 is gaining traction in Israel. We believe that this helicopter is the right fit for the region and we expect sales to continue to grow for this aircraft.”

The Jet Ranger X made its first flight on 10 November 2014 is a five seat turbine helicopter and is powered by a Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine.