EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy in Abu Dhabi has taken delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters for pilot training. Based at Al Ain International airport Zone, EDIC provides flight training with a fleet comprised exclusively of Bell 206s and 407s, and will utilise the 429s for ATP, instrument, multi-engine and specialised mission training.

“We are excited to add these Bell 429s to our flight training fleet,” comments CEO Hareb Thani Al Dhaheri. “Bell helicopters have been an essential part of our training operations since our inception, and the new aircraft will enable us to further expand our offering.”

Bell MD for Africa and Middle East Sameer Rehman adds: “The EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy sets the bar for excellent training in the region. This celebration is a key milestone for Bell as it demonstrates the traction the Bell 429 has gained in the Middle East. There are now 332 Bell 429 aircraft in operation around the world, exceeding 330,000 hours of operation.”