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Two European firsts as Bell 429WLG undergoes Mecaer interior fit
The first Bell 429 with wheeled landing gear has been sold in Europe to an undisclosed Swiss client.
Read this story in our November 2014 printed issue.

The first Bell 429 with wheeled landing gear has been sold in Europe to an undisclosed Swiss client. The aircraft will also be outfitted with the world's first Bell 429 MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG).

“The Bell 429WLG's smooth and quiet ride combined with the elegant Mecaer vvip interior ensures each passenger can enjoy this high performing aircraft in luxurious style,” says Bell's vp European sales Patrick Moulay.

Buyers can customise the cabin interior of the Bell 429 MAGnificent to a variety of seating configurations, and choose from a range of Italian fabrics, colours and optional equipment. MAG's custom interior incorporates a passive noise abatement system called SILENS, and an in-flight entertainment system.

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