Australia’s first Bell 407GX helicopter has been sold to a private customer to be used for corporate and VIP transport, Hawker Pacific announced yesterday.
The sale comes after the completion of a successful demonstration tour by the 407GX and the 421 EPI.
“Confidence is the key for a healthy acquisitions market, and this sale – truly a milestone event – echoes a shift in the corporate sector which is now moving into a new, more buoyant phase,” said Hawker Pacific Chief Operating Officer, Tony Jones.
“In the corporate market we’re also seeing a lot of product development as the latest generation of aircraft are released into the market. This is always exciting because the newer, more capable variants are catalysts for boosting sales as owners and operators seek to stay current with technology improvements, enhanced aircraft performance and safety.
"We consider it crucial to get the latest generation products in front of our clients and potential customers as they start to make decisions on purchasing new aircraft.”
The Bell 407GX is fitted with Garmin 1000 glass and powered by a Rolls Royce 250-C47B FADEC turbine, which enables a cruise of 133 knots.
The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered early next year and will be based in Sydney.