This website uses cookies
More information
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.
Related information from the Handbook...

• Bell Asia
Aircraft

• Bell, a Textron Company
Aircraft

• National Utility Helicopters
Charter

• Bell 429

BAN's World Gazetteer

• Singapore
• Texas
• Indonesia
The bimonthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

The first Designer Series Bell 429 lands in Indonesia
PT National Utility Helicopters will manage and operate the helicopter for a Jakarta-based agribusiness operating in East Kalimantan.
The Bell 429 has proven to be a popular choice for customers operating in the corporate, HEMS and law enforcement segments because it offers a smooth and comfortable ride as well as unrivalled cabin space.

SOTA Holdings has taken delivery of a Designer Series Bell 429 helicopter, the first in Indonesia, that will be managed and operated by PT National Utility Helicopters (NUH) for a Jakarta-based agribusiness operating in East Kalimantan.

"At Bell, we take great pride in delivering aircraft that meet or exceed our customers' unique tastes and requirements. The seamless customisation of the Bell 429 for SOTA Holdings, the first helicopter from our Designer Series lineup that will be used in Indonesia, epitomises our commitment to meeting those needs," says Sameer Rehman, managing director, Asia Pacific, Bell. "The Bell 429 continues to be the light twin helicopter of choice in the corporate and government segments across the region as operators recognise its multi-mission capabilities, along with Bell's strong aftermarket service and support that enable operators to keep their 429s flying more and for longer."

With superior leathers, improved upholstery and hardwood flooring, Bell's Designer Series takes the cabin experience of the Bell 429 to a new level of luxury. Metal finishing, accented by the leather details, complements the refreshed colour schemes, helping to tie in every detail of the aircraft's interior.

Other News
 
GMR extends Bell 407GXi run with third purchase in four years
October 31, 2026
GMR, the USA's largest EMS provider, has ordered additional IFR-configured Bell 407GXis at AMTC 2026, continuing a fleet-expansion programme begun with a 15-aircraft deal in November 2024.
Police force in Japan places trust in Bell 505
August 9, 2026
The addition builds on a deep relationship between the Aichi Prefectural Police and Bell. The agency has relied on Bell aircraft for years, operating models such as the Bell 206 and Bell 412, and now welcomes the B505.
Bell Training Academy passes 240,000 flight hours
July 26, 2026
More than 140,000 pilots have trained with Bell worldwide, with 2,600 flight hours logged by instructors in BTA-owned aircraft last year.