Span Air to Buy Bell 429

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the signing of a purchase agreement for a Bell 429 helicopter with Span Air Private Limited. Headquartered in New Delhi, Span Air Private Limited is a leading private and corporate air charter operator that has been at the forefront of India's aviation industry since it began operations in 1995. Upon delivery, Span Air will operate two Bell 429 helicopters, solidifying its position as the first operator to introduce the Bell 429 in India in 2010.

"Since Span Air launched the Bell 429 in India, we have seen our customers consistently select the Bell 429 for their charters because of its comfort, safety and reliability," said Captain S.K. Mallik, CEO, Span Air. "As a result, our Bell 429s are comfortably the most popular choice of aircraft among our customers and I am excited to see our new Bell 429 exceed expectations once again."

"We are honored by the trust that Span Air has placed in Bell for two decades with today's purchase of their Bell 429 helicopter," said David Sale, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Bell.

With over 500 Bell 429s operating globally and 11 in India, the aircraft has established itself as one of the most successful light twin helicopters on the market since its certification in 2009.

The Bell 429 is renowned for its exceptional speed, performance, range, and low lifecycle cost, making it a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, para-public operations, oil and gas exploration, and corporate transport.