Kenneth Krueger

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

Founded in 1935 as Bell Aircraft Corporation, Bell Helicopter continues to set the pace for the industry and expand the scope of vertical lift. An industry leader with unmatched name recognition, Bell Helicopter was the first to obtain commercial certification for a helicopter. Over our rich 80-year history, Bell Helicopter has delivered more than 35,000 aircraft to our customers around the world. With forward thinking in advanced concepts, Bell Helicopter invented tiltrotor aircraft. These unique aircraft lift like a helicopter, then fly like an airplane with twice the speed, three times the payload and five times the range of traditional helicopters. Aerospace and aircraft will never be the same. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Bell Helicopter has additional plants in Amarillo, Texas and Mirabel, Canada. We maintain key logistics supply and service centers in Europe, Canada, Singapore as well as in the United States. As the world's premier provider of vertical lift aircraft, Bell Helicopter continues to provide superior customer support and services. Bell Helicopter in Mirabel, Québec, Canada Established in 1986, Bell Helicopter’ Mirabel Facility, located in Mirabel, Quebec, is home to more than 900 employees providing engineering design, manufacturing and support for Bell Helicopter's commercial helicopter business. With its 638,000 square feet of hangar, assembly and office space, the facility has produced more than 3,700 commercial variant helicopters. Mirabel has airport operations consisting of 152 acres of land, two runways and a control tower offering complete flight test and delivery capability. In addition, the facility supports customers with products such as airframe design, product development, world-class composites, complete integration, flight testing, certification and product support. Bell Helicopter Commercial Products Bell 206L4 Whether for corporate transport, HEMS, support for energy or parapublic operators, the Bell 206L4 has what it takes to accomplish the mission. Featuring a high-inertia two-bladed rotor system, and patented suspension system that delivers a smooth ride. The Bell 206L4 can comfortably hold up to six passengers and one pilot. Bell 407GXP The Bell 407GXP integrates reliability, speed, performance and maneuverability with a cabin configurable for an array of missions and payloads. Its Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 turbine FADEC engine delivers exceptional hot and high performance with the ability to cruise at 133 kts/246 km/h. Its spacious cabin has five club-passenger seats with an additional passenger seat in the cockpit in single pilot operations. For added passenger comfort, the Bell 407GXP also provides a very quiet and smooth ride in virtually all weather conditions. Bell 412EP The Bell 412EP is the daily workhorse that reliably performs in some of the most extreme climates around the world every day. Its expansive cabin provides multi-mission flexibility while its wide opening 7.7 ft. doors easily accommodate forklift loadings into a spacious 220 ft3 /6.2 m3 cabin. Along with its spacious cabin, the aircraft can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate up to 14 passengers. Bell 412EPI The Bell 412EPI has the impeccable reputation of reliability in some of the most extreme climates. Its versatile cabin accommodates an array of options to suit any specific mission needs. With its Bell BasiX ProTM Integrated Avionic System, pilots are provided increased situational awareness and safety features. The Bell 412EPI's Pratt & Whitney PT6T-9 Twin Pac® engines deliver enhanced hot-high performance and improved Category A/JAR OPS PC1 performance. Additionally, with the Bell 412EPI the takeoff capability is enhanced with 600+ lbs capability while decreasing the required minimum helipad size to 60 ft. in diameter. Bell 429 Designed with the future in mind, the Bell 429 meets or exceeds today's airworthiness requirements to enhance occupant safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront as mission requirements evolve. Innovation is at the heart of the Bell 429 light twin helicopter. The use of metallic and composite parts in its construction creates the perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility, safety and durability. An advanced avionics and systems monitoring suite ensures outstanding maintainability and aircraft readiness. Bell 429WLG The Bell 429WLG adds retractable nose and main landing gear with electrical flight deck actuation and braking capability to the Bell 429WLG's advanced integrated avionics and proven speed range and hover performance. Bell 505 Jet Ranger X The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Bell Helicopter's new five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability through the use of advanced avionics technology. It incorporates proven dynamic components, advanced aerodynamic design, a dual channel FADEC Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine and best-in-class value. Bell 525 Relentless The Bell 525 Relentless, featurin