Bell Helicopter To Showcase Aircraft Capabilities At Paris Air Show.

Bell Helicopter will display a number of aircraft and share program updates at the 2013 Paris Air Show next week. Demonstration flights will highlight two industry-leading Bell aircraft, the Bell 429 and Bell 407GX, and showcase their capabilities.

"The Paris Air Show is a key event in the aviation industry and an opportunity for us to show our customers from around the world the progress we are making on our programs," said John Garrison, Bell Helicopter's president and CEO. "In addition to providing updates on our industry-leading products and demonstrating several aircraft, we look forward to making several major announcements at the show." 

Bell Helicopter will provide new updates on the Bell 525 Relentless™ program, guided by continued customer input and engagement, and also demonstrate the Bell 525's cockpit and flight control system. The Bell 525 cockpit simulator highlights the capabilities of the Bell 525 ARC Horizon flight deck allowing pilots to operate in specific mission conditions, including Category A takeoffs and landings, and fly-by-wire augmentation. 

The Bell 407GT, the new armed version of the Bell 407GX, will also be displayed in Bell Helicopter's booth. The commercially qualified helicopter features a fully-integrated Garmin G1000H™ flight deck and armament options ranging from light munitions to laser guided weapon systems. The Bell 407GT offers exceptional value for parapublic and military operators by combining superior payload and range capabilities with Bell Helicopter's industry-leading training and product support. 

Bell Helicopter will provide demonstration flights of the Bell 429 and the Bell 407GX throughout the show. The Bell 407GX combines the proven performance of the Bell 407 platform with a Garmin G1000H flight deck, equipped with twin 10.4" high-resolution LCD screens hosting primary flight display and multi-function display information in an easy to scan layout. Enhanced situational awareness is provided by a multitude of advanced features, including a Traffic Information System (TIS), Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTWAS) and Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVT).