"The success of the Bell 206 can be directly attributed
to several factors. Bell's focus on listening to the customer and
delivering the features they want in a helicopter. Bell's approach
is to continuously insert technologies into the aircraft and that
has kept it at the forefront of helicopters in its
class."
Source: Bob Fitzpatrick, senior vice president
of Marketing and Sales for Bell Helicopter. 2007 marks the 40th
anniversary for the venerable 206.