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The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine, civil utility helicopter. A derivative of the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger, it is wider with a larger cabin window area. It has a four-blade rotor with a composite hub and tailboom.
Bell began the development programme in 1993, and used a LongRanger as the 407 demonstrator, modified with moulded fairings to represent the 407's wider fuselage.
A concept demonstrator was first flown on 21 April, 1994 and the programme was revealed at Heli-Expo in January 1995. Two prototypes took their first flights on 29 June and 13 July that year, and the first production airframe flew on 10 November.
The 407 is powered by a Rolls-Royce M250-C47 turboshaft that increased the MTOW and improved hot/high performance.
Transport Canada certificated the 407 on 9 February, 1996 and the FAA some two weeks later. Full production began in 1996 at Bell’s Mirabel plant in Quebec; the first customer delivery was also made that year.
The 407 GX is the Garmin G1000H-equipped version. Announced and debuted on 6 March, 2011 it is offered in corporate, HEMS, offshore transport and parapublic configurations. FAA certification was issued on 10 October, 2011, then came Transport Canada and, shortly after, EASA on 28 November, 2011. The first delivery went to Mexico on 12 February, 2012.
The 407 GXP is an upgrade of the GX with greater MTOW, additional avionics functions and a R-R M250-C47B/8 power plant. It was announced on 3 March, 2015.
Bell established an assembly agreement with the Ural Plant of Civil Aviation at Ekaterinburg, Russia in May 2015. It did the same with the Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Group and Xian Helicopter for the GXP in China at the end of 2016.
The 407 GXi is a further development of the GX with Garmin G1000H NXi avionics and a dual-channel FADEC Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4. The prototype was converted from the 407 GXP and production started on 24 April, 2017. It was announced on 26 February, 2018 having been certified by Transport Canada. FAAA validation followed on 9 October, 2018 and the first delivery was made to Chile on 29 October.
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| March 13, 2023 | Kolporter CAMO to be handled by Heli-One |
| March 13, 2023 | Leonardos and Bells join Caverton and Global |
| March 7, 2023 | Zeus says Bell 407GXi will be a valuable addition |
| March 7, 2023 | Polish National Police cements position as top Bell operator |
| February 21, 2023 | OCSO pleased to receive Bell 407 from AeroBrigham |
| February 13, 2023 | Bell sends 407GXis across US for air ambulance ops |
| January 9, 2023 | Native Air opens base in Yavapai County |
| November 29, 2022 | Native Air expands with base in Navajo County |
| November 10, 2022 | Israel base is a country first for the Bell 407GXi |
| October 10, 2022 | Latest Bell brings lower maintenance costs for Nebraska ambulance |
| September 12, 2022 | FAA STC authorises Southeast to install 407 operator station |
| August 16, 2022 | Two Bells will go to Bangladeshi Meghna |
| August 16, 2022 | Michigan Police gain Garmin upgrade on Bell 407 |
| August 14, 2022 | Bell 407GXi pair will support Volusia law enforcement |
| August 2, 2022 | Wysong completes Clayton County PD Bell 407GXi |
| July 18, 2022 | Life Flight will add four 407GXis for airmed |
| June 20, 2022 | CareFlite adds Bell 407GXi to air ambulance fleet |
| March 14, 2022 | SmartTech purchase brings Bell 407GXi to Czech Republic |
| March 14, 2022 | Nautilus orders five Bell 407GXi for tourism |
| January 19, 2022 | Bell 407 will support Mercy Flights on Pacific US |
| December 8, 2021 | Dallas police gifted Bell 407 |
| November 19, 2021 | Ukrainian customers place five Bell orders |
| November 15, 2021 | A dozen Bells to expand the scope of Life Flight Network |
| November 15, 2021 | Bell 407GXIs fit the bill for Global Medical Response |
| November 11, 2021 | Classic Air Medical expands southwestern services with additional 407GXi |
| October 11, 2021 | Guardian welcomes the latest addition to Williston |
| September 28, 2021 | Ukrainian Bell 407GXi undertakes long-haul delivery flight |
| August 4, 2021 | Centaurium's B407GXi is ideal as an air taxi and demonstrator |
| May 14, 2021 | Guernsey grants type acceptance to the Bell 407 |
| April 19, 2021 | Shin-Nihon continues Bell legacy in Japan |
| February 22, 2021 | Mixed fleet Foresight MX will serve TVA well |
| January 18, 2021 | QuantiFLY offers superior FDM to Bell customers |
| December 14, 2020 | Virginia State Police's B407GXi has all mod cons |
| December 14, 2020 | Chippenham Hospital welcomes Med-Trans Bell 407 |
| November 29, 2020 | Kids Kare helicopter to support critically ill youngsters |
| October 27, 2020 | Polish police opt for Bell 407GXi trio |
| October 25, 2020 | Haiti Air Ambulance to deploy Bell 407 for HEMS |
| October 18, 2020 | HALO-Flight 407GXi to bring saintly service to south Texas |
| October 6, 2020 | Bell gives endorsement to AMC Intercopter |
| September 21, 2020 | Bell unveils first two European AMCs |
| September 5, 2020 | Survival Flight calls on AeroBrigham for B407s |
| August 24, 2020 | Bell gets Sirius about satellite weather |
| August 24, 2020 | Helicopter Express pleased with Wysong's Eagle conversion |
| July 27, 2020 | Municipal made up with B407 Foresight HUMS |
| June 26, 2020 | Bell chimes in with virtual pilot training |
| June 9, 2020 | Bell includes OnePak subscription with commercial purchases |
| April 6, 2020 | Onboard prepares Bell 206L and 407 cargo kits |
| February 25, 2020 | GMR to raise the training bar with Frasca FTD pair |
| February 23, 2020 | Garmin touchscreen navigator upgrade is approved |
| February 5, 2020 | Canada paves the way for Max-Viz on the B407 |
| February 3, 2020 | Bell chimes in with tech development |
| February 2, 2020 | HALO expects angelic performance from IFR Bell |
| February 2, 2020 | TVA solidifies fleet with four Bell rotorcraft |
| January 7, 2020 | Life Flight Network opts for Frasca B407 device |
| January 3, 2020 | Helicopter Institute orders Frasca simulator |
| November 17, 2019 | Municipal Enterprises to debut Bell 407GXi in Canada |
| November 11, 2019 | Midwest AeroCare boosts range and night missions |
| November 10, 2019 | Life Flight bolsters HEMS fleet with eight Bells |
| September 8, 2019 | Garmin-equipped Bell 407GXi achieves IFR certification |
| August 3, 2019 | Bird strikes prevention becomes standard on Bell 407s |
| July 14, 2019 | Shin-Nihon invests in B407GXis for power patrol |
| June 4, 2019 | Perspectives: Moulay puts faith in latest Bell models |
| March 25, 2019 | Bell 407GXi trio to join the police in Poland |
| March 12, 2019 | Shaanxi takes delivery of China's first 407GXi |
| February 26, 2019 | GPMS signs exclusive distribution agreement with Bell for HMS |
| February 18, 2019 | The starting Bell rings for 407GXi in China |
| January 15, 2019 | GPMS gains STC certification for Foresight MX on 407GX |
| October 30, 2018 | Bell 407GXi certified by FAA and first delivery completed |
| March 12, 2018 | Bell launches 407GXi |
| September 1, 2017 | Caverton signs for eight oil and gas 407GXPs |
| November 10, 2016 | Bell 407GXP offers potential retail tenants comfort and an unobstructed bird's-eye view |
| November 9, 2016 | Bell 407GXP has encouraging start in Africa with fourth delivery |
| September 22, 2016 | Rhino911 introduces B407GT to stop poachers in their tracks |
| June 29, 2016 | Genel Havacilik signs up for JSSI Rolls-Royce cover |
| April 4, 2016 | Top Flight chooses B407GXP for sightseeing trips |
| November 26, 2015 | Couple receives Germany's first vip B407GXP |
| July 7, 2015 | BBM receives first armoured Bell 407 |
| July 7, 2015 | Saran will be first to fly 407GXP in Europe |
| March 13, 2015 | Elicompany signs for first Italian 407GX |
| March 11, 2015 | Bell introduces extra payload 407GXP |
| February 12, 2015 | Cape Town rotary charter on offer from ExecuJet |
| November 6, 2014 | Uralhelicom adds to rotary portfolio with pair of 407GXs |
| September 10, 2014 | Me & my aircraft: Single engine helicopters – Single helis are adaptable and robust, with twin benefits at lower cost |
| June 9, 2014 | King's Casino is holding an ace with Czech debutant 407GX |
| October 10, 2013 | Alpinlift first in Switzerland to receive Bell 407GX |
| September 12, 2013 | Baggage space is at a premium but Bell 407 is an able performer for Superior Air |
| April 17, 2013 | Heli-Drive orders five Bells as Russia's second distributor |
| December 10, 2012 | ExecuJet Africa teams up to add helicopters to its charter fleet |
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