Bell has used the Singapore Airshow 2026 to debut TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Bell 505 Flight Simulator in the Asia Pacific region.
Developed by TRU Simulation + Training, an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., the Veris VR simulator is qualified by the US Federal Aviation Administration as a Level 7 Flight Training Device, the highest fidelity standard currently available for helicopters. The device is designed to replicate real-world flight conditions with high accuracy, including advanced visual systems, motion cues, flight dynamics and system modelling.
The simulator allows pilots to train for a wide range of system malfunctions and emergency procedures in a controlled environment, supporting comprehensive operational preparedness.
TRU Simulation says the Veris uses Bell’s proprietary data package, including Bell 3D models and Bell and Garmin original equipment manufacturer hardware, ensuring close alignment with the Bell 505 aircraft in both data accuracy and cockpit layout.
“The Bell 505, combined with TRU Simulation’s Veris Simulator, provides an unmatched training ecosystem for the next generation of helicopter pilots,” said David Sale, Managing Director Asia Pacific at Bell. “Students gain essential flight experience on an aircraft featuring modern glass cockpit avionics and dual-channel full authority digital engine control, while the Veris enables safe, cost-effective mastery of emergency procedures and complex scenarios.”
Powered by a Safran Arrius 2R engine and equipped with dual-channel FADEC and the Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite, the Bell 505 is positioned as one of the most technologically advanced platforms in its class. The aircraft also features an open cabin design, glass cockpit and wraparound windows to enhance situational awareness.
In June last year, Bell delivered 40 Bell 505 helicopters and eight simulators to the Republic of Korea Army and Navy, adding to a growing list of government agencies using the type for rotary-wing training. Other operators include the Indonesian Navy, Jamaican Air Force, Japan Coast Guard, Armed Forces of Montenegro, Iraqi Army Aviation Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
More than 75 Bell 505 aircraft are now in service globally supporting pilot training operations.