Honda Airways in Japan, a subsidiary of Honda Motors, has taken delivery of a Bell 505. Established in 1964, the company offers scenic flights, skydiving, corporate charters, flight training and provides helicopter emergency medical services to support disaster relief efforts when requested by local government agencies.

"The Bell 505 continues to see strong interest and demand from our Japanese customers on the back of its good operating performance and reliable track record," says Takuya Masamura, country manager, Japan, Bell. "We are honoured that Honda Airways, an established helicopter operator in Japan, has taken delivery of its first Bell 505, and we look forward to supporting Honda Airways in the operations of its Bell 505."