Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer Verdegro Group, owned by Gerrit Verwijs, has taken delivery of a Bell 505 helicopter.

“The Bell 505 will redefine our company travels across Europe. We will be way more efficient in meeting multiple customers in a short time period. The helicopter allows us to take our customers to different project sites and easily present our footprint near Breda,” says Verwijs.

“Bell is proud to work alongside the Verdegro Group as it welcomes its first Bell aircraft,” adds Robin Wendling, managing director of Europe, Bell. “With the expansion of the Bell 505 to the Netherlands, we are excited to enter a new era of supporting customers in region with the multi-mission capabilities of this advanced platform.”

The Verdegro Group is one of the leading manufacturers of public safety infrastructure in the Netherlands, specialising in mobile lighting, crash and traffic safety systems. Since 2003, the Verdegro Group has grown its presence to locations worldwide and further developed its portfolio with innovative products that aid in the advancement of public safety.

With its newly acquired Bell 505, the group plans to use the helicopter for its company travels, including meetings with its international customer base and representation of its facilities near Breda.

Combining its Safran Arrius 2R engine, dual channel FADEC and Garmin G1000H NXi all-glass avionics suite with a moving map display, the Bell 505 is one of the most technologically advanced platforms in its class. The added benefit of wide panoramic windows, open cabin design and Synthetic Vision technology has classified the Bell 505 as an ideal aircraft for those in the public safety industry.