Testing autonomous flight technologies is a tricky business. Many aviation companies, be they startups or established players, create entirely new aircraft for this purpose alone, and that can prove ...

Bell has revealed an autonomous flying testbed based on a 429 light-twin commercial helicopter fitted with a fly-by-wire flight-control system. Developed by the airframer’s Advanced Programs team, the ...

Bell's 429 multi-mission helicopter's global fleet started 2022 with a major achievement, surpassing more than half a million flight hours. The recent milestone only adds to the list of its ...

GMR has ordered up to 15 new Bell 429 and 24 Bell 407s. Credit: Bell Textron Global Medical Response has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429s with an option to acquire eight additional ...

Air Methods, the Centennial Airport-based company that claims to be the world’s largest air ambulance operator, has received an STC for installation of the Cobham Digital Audio Control System in the ...

Caverton Helicopters, an aviation firm engaged in contract charters, shuttles and maintenance of fixed and rotary wings aircraft .has acquired a new helicopter for offshore operations in Cameroon. The ...