GMR orders seven new Bell 429s
Global Medical Response (GMR) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429s with the option to purchase an additional eight aircraft. The helicopters will be used in the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) missions. Global Medical Response, headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, has 381 operational bases across all 50 US states and internationally, and provides life-saving care as the largest end-to-end provider of acute out-of-hospital patient care.
“Bell is proud to continue our work with Global Medical Response as they expand their HEMS fleet operations with their first Bell 429,” said Lane Evans, MD of North America, Bell. “The Bell 429 is an incredible platform that was designed with HEMS operators in mind. We believe that the Bell 429 will be a true asset for the Global Medical Response team supporting their critical missions.”
The Bell 429 is fitted with BasixPro intuitive displays and wide clamshell doors make it suitable for HEMS operators, said the manufacturer. This dual-engine aircraft offers a fast cruise speed of 150 knots, allowing operators to be on scene for urgent calls or interfacility transport when minutes matter.
“Adding the Bell 429 to our fleet will allow us to expand access to care to patients who need it,” said Daniel Sweeza, national president of air operations for Global Medical Response. “It also allows us to meet the requests of our healthcare partners, who have been asking for the flexibility the Bell 429 provides. We’re excited to add this airframe to our GMR communities starting in the spring of 2026.”
Recently, GMR took delivery of its first Bell 407GX. It is the first of 24 helicopters ordered by the company. GMR and its affiliates operate Bell 407 and Bell 206L helicopters.
