Bell Helicopter will tour a Bell 429EMS around Australia in September.
The aero-medical configured helicopter will first visit New Zealand before continuing its tour throughout Australia, where it will be demonstrated to potential buyers and EMS operators.
Tony Jones, Chief Operating Officer of local agent Hawker Pacific Asia said, “The Bell 492EMS sets a new standard for the EMS solution, and we are very pleased to be able to showcase these state-of-the-art capabilities to the industry.
“The combination of a remarkably large flexible cabin, exceptional handling characteristics and low cost of operation make the Bell 429 a smart addition to any aeromedical fleet and is already attracting significant interest.
"The Bell 429 is the only light twin-engine helicopter on the market with true two-litter capability, featuring enough cabin space for two medical attendants and two crew members."
The Bell 429 also offers a fully-integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system and IFR capability. It also features a spacious cabin and extra large 60-inch side doors, is certified for single- or dual-pilot operations
Its large cabin can accommodate two patients and two medical crew, one patient and up to three medical crew, or a neo-natal EMS unit and up to three medical crew.
The Bell 429EMS will tour Australia from 1–19 September, 2014.