Australia-based automotive retailer Alto Group has taken delivery of a Bell 429 in a wheeled landing gear configuration. The helicopter will be used for corporate and VIP transport.

“After a long and exhaustive evaluation, we found the Bell 429 helicopter, with the wheel landing gear configuration, to be the right corporate helicopter for the Alto Group,” says managing director Anthony Altomonte. “As an owner and pilot, the Bell 429's ease of operation, reliability and ample cabin space, coupled with its smooth and quiet ride, allows us to travel more quickly and efficiently to our rural operations to support the Alto Group's growth in Australia.”

This will be the first Bell 429 WLG in Australia and Alto Group's third Bell helicopter.

“We are pleased the Alto Group has selected the Bell 429 as its corporate helicopter of choice. Throughout the region, our corporate customers have experienced how the comfort and speed of the Bell 429 has supported their businesses and lifestyle,” says Australia and New Zealand business development director Dan McQuestin. “We look forward to working with Anthony and the Alto Group through our Bell network in the region to support high readiness rates for their Bell 429.”