The first Bell 505 was delivered in 2017, and today there are 300 aircraft in operation across six continents, with customers logging more than 70,000 global fleet hours.
'The Bell 505 is one of Bell's fastest growing commercial programs to date, surpassing several significant milestones since its inception,' said
The latest Bell 505 platform advancements include the Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite,
'We are proud to take delivery of the 300th Bell 505 and expand our fleet capabilities.' said Lt. Col.
With a speed of 125 knots (232 km/h) and useful load of 1,500 pounds (680 kg), the Bell 505 is Bell's newest five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability using advanced avionics technology. Its similarities with the Bell 429 platform allow for a smooth pilot transition as JDF begins training operations. With a Garmin G1000, the platform shares similar avionics with JDF's Fixed Wing Trainer aircraft and reduces pilot workload, enhancing the students' learning experience.
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