Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the appointment of INAEC Aviation Corporation as an Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) in the Philippines. INAEC will provide maintenance services for the Bell 429 fleet, expanding Bell’s local support capabilities in the region.

“Our customers’ operational readiness is our top priority,” said Chris Schaefer, VP Global Customer Solutions, Bell. “Working with INAEC strengthens our local maintenance network and ensures Bell 429 operators in the Philippines have access to qualified support closer to home. This appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our regional service infrastructure.”

INAEC Aviation Corporation (INAEC) provides aviation solutions across the Philippines, including air charter services, aircraft management, maintenance, and fixed base operations.

“We are pleased to join Bell’s authorized service network,” said Benjamin “Jay” Lopez, President, INAEC. “This partnership combines INAEC’s local expertise with Bell’s global standards to deliver reliable maintenance solutions for Bell 429 operators in the Philippines.”

Bell’s global customer support network includes over 50 authorized service centers worldwide. The company’s Asia Pacific regional facility in Singapore provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, customization, and paint services for Bell’s commercial and military helicopter