The FAA has awarded experimental certificate renewal to the Bell 525 Relentless, allowing Bell Helicopter to resume the flight test program after last year’s crash.
Bell Helicopter Resumes 525 Relentless Flight Test Program
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has renewed the experimental certificate for the Bell 525 Relentless, allowing Bell Helicopter to resume its flight test program after a fatal crash last year.
- Bell Helicopter's CEO expressed confidence in the resumption of testing, having worked with the NTSB and FAA since the accident, though the final report is pending.
- The Bell 525 is significant as the first commercial helicopter to feature a fly-by-wire system and advanced touchscreen avionics.
- Designed to seat up to 20 passengers, it boasts a cruise speed of up to 160 knots and a max range of 560 nm.
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