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Tenth Bell 429 delivered to the Philippines
A corporate customer in the Philippines has taken delivery of the tenth Bell 429 to come to the archipelago nation. There are currently more than 400 in service worldwide.
There are more than 400 Bell 429s in service.

Bell Textron has delivered the 10th Bell 429 to a corporate customer in the Philippines, demonstrating the Bell 429's continued popularity among corporate customers there, who value the Bell 429's reliability, smooth and quiet ride and Bell's support and services.

Earlier this year, the Bell 429 marked a milestone, surpassing 500,000 global fleet hours. It remains at the forefront as mission requirements evolve; advanced capabilities include single pilot IFR, Category A operations and an integrated avionics glass cockpit. Its mission range covers S&R, medical evacuations, natural disaster relief, national security and military training.

There are currently more than 400 Bell 429 aircraft in service.

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