Textron [TXT] subsidiary Bell Helicopter announced on Sept. 12 that is has delivered the first Bell 407GX to Russia for use with private and charter flights.
St. Petersburg-based Helidrive–Bell’s independent representative in northwest Russia– received the aircraft the first week in September.
“The Russian market is an essential component of Bell Helicopter’s international growth strategy and we are focused on providing differentiated products that meet their mission need,” Patrick Moulay, Bell Helicopter’s managing director in Europe, said in a statement.
The company has distributed more than 1,100 407s around the world, including 100 of its six-passenger 407GXs.