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Bell 505 JetRanger X Gains FAA Certification

The FAA granted certification to the Bell 505 JetRanger X, which will begin shipping immediately. Bell
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Key Takeaways:

  • The five-seat Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light single helicopter has received FAA certification, following earlier Canadian approval.
  • This certification is a significant milestone for Bell Helicopter, marking its return to the short light single class with advanced safety and aviation technology.
  • The Bell 505 features a Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R with dual-channel FADEC and Garmin G1000H avionics, with Bell actively pursuing further global certifications and preparing its Training Academy for service.
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The five-seat Bell 505 Jet Ranger X received FAA certification six months after notching Canadian approval of the light single, Bell Helicopter announced today.

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