Everything is calm and quiet at the Buttonwillow Airport in northwest Kern County, California, as the Bell 525 Relentless moves one step closer to becoming the first certified-commercial fly-by-wire helicopter in the market. In...
Bell has completed hot-weather testing of its 525 helicopter in Yuma Arizona, flying the aircraft at temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Bell flew the aircraft at high-altitudes throughout the test, reaching 14,000 feet....
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed last year’s Bell 525 Relentless test flight crash to “severe vibrations”. The helicopter’s airframe started vibrating severely soon after take-off, slowing the rotation speed of the...
Irish lessor Waypoint has released a study that shows that used S-92s are a more competitive option for oil and gas operations than new super-medium helicopters. The study found that the cost per seat-mile...
Bell Helicopter will display its 525 Relentless at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. The show takes place between September 28 and October 1. The full size mock up will be on display by the...
Bell Helicopter has uploaded a video to youtube showing the first flight of its 525 Relentless helicopter. ALSO SEE: Bell 525 Relentless makes first flight The Relentless flew for the first time on July...
Bell Helicopter has flown its new 525 Relentless for the first time. The aircraft lifted off on July 1 from the company’s Amarillo, Texas production facility. ALSO SEE:Bell and Milestone sign LOI for 525...
Africair has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for two Bell 525s and placed an order for a 407 GXP. Africair will use the helicopters for multiple purposes including corporate VIP transport and oil...
Bell Helicopter has sold a VIP configured Bell 525 Relentless to an undisclosed Middle East customer. ALSO READ: Bell and Milestone signs LOI for Bell 525 Relentless Patrick Moulay, vice president of global sales...
Milestone Aviation Group has signed an LoI with Bell for 20 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters on first day of the Paris Air Show. The aircraft will serve a variety of roles with Milestone’s lessees...
