Air Transport Europe of Slovakia (ATE) has taken delivery of three EMS-configured Bell 429s, which have been fully customised by Bell's recently-opened delivery centre in Prague. “We celebrated the installation of our new paint facility and delivery centre last May,” states general manager for Bell in Prague Joachim Goldenberg.

“We now have the ability to provide full customisation, including MRO, offering a bespoke delivery exper-ience for our European customers.”

ATE is based in Poprad and has a combined business jet and helicopter fleet. Undertaking VIP transportation, medical services, aerial works and contract helicopter services, it is also an authorised service centre for AgustaWestland and Mil helicopters.