1-Jul-2009Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter today announced the certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) of its newest light twin engine helicopter, the 429. Bell has also completed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification requirements. First deliveries are scheduled to begin this month.... Read more
26-Jun-2009Source: Flightglobal
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15-Jun-2009Source: Textron
Bob Fitzpatrick, SVP of Business Development and Commercial Programs stated, “We continue to make great progress on the 429 program and expect it to be certified by the end of this month with customer deliveries beginning shortly after certification.â€... Read more
3-Jun-2009Source: AIN
Bell Helicopter anticipates receiving Transport Canada type certification for the 429 twin-turbine light helicopter by the end of June, followed swiftly by FAA validation and, a few weeks farther out, EASA approval.... Read more
23-Feb-2009Source: PWC
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22-Feb-2009Source: Rotorhub
In a brief statement about future rotorcraft developments at the company during a press conference at Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California, CEO Giuseppe Orsi said the aircraft would fly in the coming months of 2009.... Read more