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Experienced RAS to sell Bell 505s in Germany
Located in Mönchengladbach, RAS was established in 1972 and employs 280 staff in four locations in Germany. It describes the Bell 505 as an ‘incredible’ helicopter, and looks forward to selling it throughout the region.
The Bell 505 is ideal for private charters, corporate executives, medical evacuations, utilities, public safety and pilot training.
Read this story in our December 2020 printed issue.

Bell Textron has appointed Rheinland Air Service (RAS) as the first German dealer for the Bell 505. Approaching 50 years of business aviation experience, RAS is a proven provider of expert aviation sales and service.

“We are pleased to announce RAS as our first authorised 505 dealership for Germany,” says Duncan Van De Velde, MD for Europe and Russia. “This partnership has been highly valued as we continue to expand our footprint in Germany. With the Bell 505 dealership, we can use our customer collaboration to attract new owners and establish a stronger presence in the region.”

“This partnership is important for Bell's work in Germany,” adds Patrick Moulay, senior vice president international business. “We want to provide customers with a complete 505 solution through a local company in their national language. With its team's experience in aviation and excellent reputation, we believe RAS is the best launch partner for the first 505 dealership.”

Located in Mönchengladbach, RAS was established in 1972 and employs 280 staff in four locations in Germany.

“We are proud to be part of the Bell family and represent the German market with this high performing aircraft. The Bell 505 is an incredible helicopter, and we see a huge potential for our German customers,” states Johannes Graf von Schaesberg, CEO, RAS. “The cooperation between Bell and RAS is our long-term vision to expand the German market for the Bell brand.”

The Bell 505 is ideal for private charters, corporate executives, medical evacuations, utilities, public safety and pilot training. The light single-engine helicopter offers a combination of rugged high performance, fuel efficiency and a low cost of acquisition and operation. With the only dual-channel FADEC engine in its class, the helicopter possesses power at high altitudes. A G1000H all glass flight deck and panoramic windows provide great visibility, full situational awareness and safety.

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