Hanga Talk
Bell 407GXP Demonstrates Superior Performance Around Mount Everest
Bell Helicopter recently announced the successful demonstration tour of the new Bell 407GXP throughout Nepal.
enhancements of the popular Bell 407 platform during the tour through Nepal,” said Sameer A. Rehman, managing director, our customers praised the performance capabilities of the Bell 407GXP – noting its smooth ride, maneuverability, and increased performance at high altitudes.
Proving this incredible helicopter’s capability in the Himalayan mountain range was a true testament to the Bell the highest terrain on the planet.”
Bell Helicopter’s pilot began demonstration Mount Everest Base Camp area. While there, the Bell 407GXP successfully climbed to an altitude of 20,000 feet. The landings from 13,500 to 19,600 ft. near the Everest Base Camp.
performance of the aircraft and to demonstrate the increased power, performance and economics of the new
862 horsepower,” said Will Williamson, aircraft performed extremely well, and I was able to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to land at base camp and pick up passengers for potential recoveries back down the mountain.”
Derived from the Bell 407GX platform, the Bell 407GXP has an additional 50 lbs (22.5 kg) of payload capability, coupled with performance. The aircraft is also equipped with new avionics features such as a hover performance calculator improvement, as well as a transmission TBO extension of over 500 hours that is expected to lower maintenance costs.
Erickson Contracted for Third Victoria, Australia
Erickson Incorporated has been contracted through Australian partner Kestrel Aviation, for a third S64E Aircrane in the State of Victoria, Australia. In total, Erickson has six Aircranes currently working in the country.
homes of Victoria’s residents during the Erickson’s vice president of Commercial Western Australia and New South Wales.”
The third Aircrane, previously stationed to has been reassigned to Mangalore, Victoria. The Aircrane will be available for
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