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Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Bell Academy Receives EASA Training Approval for the Bell 429

Helo Training Facility To Offer Part 147 Maintenance Courses In TX

Bell Helicopter announced that its Bell Helicopter Training Academy has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Training Approval for Bell’s newest product, the 429.  The Bell Training Academy is approved to provide Bell 429 Maintenance Training Courses—Part 66 B1.3 (Maintenance Course) and B2 (combination of Electrical Maintenance and Avionics/AFCS Maintenance Courses).

"In addition to being a significant step forward in support of this new airframe, adding courses and capabilities to our Part 147 Maintenance Training organization is needed for our continued success in the European market," said Trey Wade, director of the academy.

Tom Hyde, quality manager for the academy, stated, "As an EASA Part 147 Maintenance Training organization, we can support our customers by providing required EASA-approved maintenance type training on the Bell 429. This latest approval, along with our previous EASA Bell 427 training approval and many Transport Canada maintenance course approvals, enhances our ability to deliver total training solutions to our customers' worldwide."


File Photo of Bell Helicopter Training Academy

Located at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the academy takes pride in delivering the finest helicopter training in the world with highly skilled professional pilot and technical instructors. Their training incorporates the latest technological advancements into its aviation training programs and continues to invest in the development of new, industry-leading initiatives to promote helicopter safety.

Recent improvements in Bell's maintenance training programs include the installation of electronic classrooms, upgrades to composite maintenance trainers, and non-destructive inspection training for maintenance technicians.  The Academy provides comprehensive training courses on Bell products.

FMI: www.bellhelicopter.com/en/training

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