Baltijas Helikopters, the official representative of Bell Helicopters in Latvia, is training border guards as pilots. The target is to have more than ten able to fly reconnaissence patrols and five have already finished their training. Founded in December 2000, Baltijas Helikopters, is responsible for maintenance as well as supplying the pilots and instructor support support for the Latvian Border Guard. Donny Atkins, Bell vp responsible for helicopter sales in Europe, Africa and Middle East said in Riga, said he expected demand for Bell helicopters to increase. Baltijas Helikopters is diversifying its services. It reports rising demand for aerial photography from both government and private individuals