Tribhuvan International airport-based Simrik Air has placed an order for two Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs, the first to be based in Nepal. The aircraft will be used primarily for private and corporate charters and joins a fleet of H125s and Bell 407GXPs.

“Simrik Air's purchase of the first two Bell 505s in Nepal is a key milestone for all of us at Bell,” says Bell managing director, Asia Pacific, David Sale. “The order is a testament to the confidence that Simrik Air has in the Bell 505 to perform in the most demanding environments.”

In June 2019, Bell announced type certification for performance information expansion at up to 22,500 feet density altitude, setting the bar for high altitude operations for aircraft in its class. With easy take-off features and being able to land in minor space and marginal weather conditions, these helicopters are a safe way to enjoy the mountain flights from Katmandu and around Mount Everest in which Simrik specialises.