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RJAF TO BUY 10 BELL 505 HELICOPTERS

The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) will a single pilot and up to four passengers. With light single helicopters forming the
buy 10 Bell 505 light helicopters to train its majority of training helicopters globally, the
next generation pilots. “We look forward to adding the Bell 505 Bell 505 is well suited to prepare future mili-
aircraft to our fleet and providing our pilots tary pilots to meet the myriad of challenges
The contract includes the delivery of the with one of the best possible aircraft for they will face in their missions. The Bell 505
aircraft with a flight training device and a their training. The addition of 10 new air- is Bell’s newest five-seat aircraft designed
comprehensive computer-based training craft will enable us to further expand our for safety, efficiency and reliability. With
package to enable an enhanced approach operations in the country, in turn increasing the latest Garmin avionics and dual chan-
to basic and advanced rotorcraft flight the capabilities of the Royal nel FADEC-controlled engine, the company
training at the King Hussein Air College in Jordanian Air Force,” said Brig. Gen. claims that the Bell 505 is one of the most
Mafraq, Jordan. The value of the deal is Mohammad F. Hiyasat, Commander, Royal advanced short light single-engine aircraft
not available. Jordanian Air Force. in the market. The helicopter can dramat-
ically reduce pilot workload and maximize
Bell, which is a subsidiary of American The Bell 505, also known as the Jet Ranger safety in a multitude of operational scenar-
firm Textron, will deliver five helicopters to X, is powered by a single engine, fitted with ios, the company official said.
the RJAF in 2023 and the remaining five dual-channel, full-authority digital engine
in 2024, a senior company executive told controls. In February, the Bell 505 achieved 100,000
Daily News. global fleet hours. The Bell 505 is a popular
“We are dedicated to the Armed Forces, the aircraft for commercial and military cus-
“It is with profound gratitude to the Royal Air Force, and the citizens of Jordan and tomers alike, offering phenomenal power,
Jordanian Air Force that we share news of offer our commitment to ensure the best optimal visibility and high-tech Garmin avi-
this agreement to purchase the Bell 505s as of service. The Bell 505 will serve alongside onics. The company recently
the new helicopter trainer for the Air Force,” the men and women of the Air Force by celebrated the 400th Bell 505 delivery since
said Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, playing a critical role in ensuring the opera- its launch in 2017.
International Business, Bell. tional readiness of its cadets,” commented
Sameer Rehman, managing director Africa Jordan will join government agencies
The agreement to purchase the helicop- and Middle East, Bell. According to the across the world, including the Republic of
ters was announced on the opening day of company, the high-tech flight deck and Korea Armed Forces, the Indonesian Navy,
the 13th edition of the Special Operations adaptable cabin design make Bell 505 an Jamaican Defence Force, Japan Coast
Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX). extremely cost-competitive, and capable Guard, Montenegrin Air Force and United
The airframe weighs 2,180 pounds empty, for any challenge. Arab Emirates military in utilising the Bell
or 4,475 pounds fully loaded, and can carry 505 as its helicopter trainer.

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