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Bell Says 407GXi Receives FAA Certification, Will compete for Navy TH-57 Replacement

Frank Wolfe

Monday, October 29th, 2018

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The FAA has certified the Bell [TXT] 407 GXi, which has seen its first delivery to the Chilean-based Eagle Copters for corporate transportation purposes, Bell said Oct. 29.The 407 GXi features an all-glass cockpit, improved pilot awareness, more precise navigation, enhanced engine controls and improved connectivity.“This is an important milestone for the program, and Bell is proud to announce the first delivery since the introduction of the Bell 407GXi earlier this year," Susan Griffin, executive vice president of commercial business…

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