Bell Textron has appointed INAEC Aviation Corporation as an AMC in the Philippines. INAEC will provide maintenance services for the Bell 429 fleet, expanding Bell's local support capabilities in the region.

“Our customers' operational readiness is our top priority,” shares Chris Schaefer, VP global customer solutions, Bell. “Working with INAEC strengthens our local maintenance network and ensures Bell 429 operators in the Philippines have access to qualified support closer to home. This appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our regional service infrastructure.”

INAEC Aviation Corporation (INAEC) provides aviation solutions across the Philippines, including air charter services, aircraft management, maintenance and fixed base operations.

“We are pleased to join Bell's authorised service network,” says Benjamin ‘Jay’ Lopez, president, INAEC. “This partnership combines INAEC's local expertise with Bell's global standards to deliver reliable maintenance solutions for Bell 429 operators in the Philippines.”

Bell's global customer support network includes over 50 authorised service centres worldwide. The company's own Asia Pacific regional facility in Singapore provides MRO, customisation and paint services for Bell's commercial and military helicopter fleets.