Argentina approves increase weight on Bell 429

Bell Helicopter announced
that the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil in Argentina has approved the increased maximum
gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport
Canada’s
certification.

Transport Canada approved operation of the Bell 429 at 7,500 lbs. in
January, 2012 after an extensive technical evaluation. The increased gross
weight for the Bell
429 has been approved in eleven countries to date.

“We are very pleased to
have Argentina’s endorsement
of the Bell
429,” said Danny Maldonado, Bell Helicopter’s executive vice president of
commercial sales and marketing. “Bell Helicopter remains committed to the
Argentine market and this endorsement reflects the strength of our
relationships. Our aircraft, to include the 429, can be found operating in a
multitude of missions with federal and state governments as well as with Argentine
captains of industry.”

“We look forward to
furthering our ties in Argentina,”
added Maldonado. “Our history in Argentina
dates back to 1947, when Bell Helicopter sent eleven Bell 47s for aerial application of
pesticides.”