Inaer France has signed a purchase agreement for an EMS configured Bell 429, which will be the first 429 in the country. The 429 will be delivered later this year to support medical rescue missions in the west and has a customised interior and the latest avionics. Inaer is a leader in HEMS rescue, with almost 20 years of operating aerial surveillance assistance and parapublic missions. It also provides aircraft maintenance and pilot type ratings. The Bell 429 has 'true two patient capacity' with cabin space for two medical attendants and two crew. It has a glass cockpit, advanced drive system, WAAS navig-ation and IFR capability. Additional safety features include a collective mounted throttle, and damage tolerant hub and rotor system.