Indonesian charter operator orders 30 Bell Jetranger X
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The aircraft will be used for air taxi operations throughout Indonesia and its more than 14,000 islands.
PT Whitesky Aviation is a Jakarta based company specialising in non-scheduled (charter) flight. The company currently operates a fleet of six Bell Helicopter aircraft, including three Bell 429s and three Bell 407s.
“This signing is testament to the growing demand for the Bell 505, especially in the corporate and VIP sectors,” said Matt Hasik, executive vice president of commercial business for Bell Helicopters. “There are now more than 380 letters of intent around the globe, and more than 130 Bell 505 LOIs in the Asia Pacific Region alone.”
The Bell 505 is the company’s long mooted Bell Jetranger 206 entry-level replacement. With a cruise speed of 125 knots (232 km/h), range of 360 nautical miles (667 km) and useful load of 1,500 pounds (608 kg), the Bell 505 is designed to be safe and easy to fly while remaining affordably priced.
Questions & Answers
Q.What will PT Whitesky Aviation use these new Bell Jetranger X helicopters for?
What will PT Whitesky Aviation use these new Bell Jetranger X helicopters for?
The new 505 Jetranger X aircraft are intended for air taxi operations. They will be used to serve destinations across Indonesia, which comprises over 14,000 islands, providing transport services.
Q.Which specific Bell helicopter models does PT Whitesky Aviation currently operate?
Which specific Bell helicopter models does PT Whitesky Aviation currently operate?
PT Whitesky Aviation currently operates a fleet of six Bell Helicopter aircraft. This includes three Bell 429s and three Bell 407s, forming part of their non-scheduled flight operations.
Q.How many Bell 505 Letters of Intent (LOIs) have been signed in the Asia Pacific Region?
How many Bell 505 Letters of Intent (LOIs) have been signed in the Asia Pacific Region?
More than 130 Bell 505 Letters of Intent (LOIs) have been signed specifically within the Asia Pacific Region. Globally, the company has received over 380 LOIs for the Bell 505.
Q.What is the Bell 505 Jetranger X designed to replace in Bell Helicopters' product line?
What is the Bell 505 Jetranger X designed to replace in Bell Helicopters' product line?
The Bell 505 Jetranger X is designed as the entry-level replacement for the Bell Jetranger 206. It aims to offer an affordably priced, safe, and easy-to-fly option for operators.