Over Ten New 427IFR Light Twins, First 210 Sold

Las Vegas proved to be a moneymaking trip for one company, but gambling had nothing to do with it. HAI Heli-Expo 2004 has resulted in the largest number of sales orders for Bell Helicopter at a show in recent memory. Bell Helicopter Chief Executive Officer Mike Redenbaugh announced the receipt of signed sales orders and purchase agreements for new Bell helicopters totaling more than $150 million dollars for delivery over the next several years.

A highlight of the orders was for ten 412's by Asesa. Eleven 427IFR orders were made from customers around the globe. Also received were orders for the first Bell 210's. The 407 was a strong seller with 11 aircraft bought by international customers as well as those in the United States. The rest of the sales were made up of four 427VFR's, 430, 412's and 206B's. Actually delivered at the show was the new Fort Worth Police Department 206B3.

"I am extremely pleased at the number of sales we have had at this show," Redenbaugh said. I believe these sales are reflective of the future for Bell. Our customers have responded by showing their confidence in Bell with the strongest sign possible...they bought our aircraft."

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