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2022-12-01

Royal Jordanian Air Force to Purchase Bell 505

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced an agreement for the sale of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) at the recently concluded Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan.
 
The contract includes the delivery of the aircraft with a flight training device and a comprehensive computer-based training package to enable an enhanced approach to basic and advanced rotorcraft flight training at the King Hussein Air College in Mafraq, Jordan.
 
The Bell 505 offers commercial and military customers power, optimal visibility and high-tech Garmin avionics. The company recently celebrated the 400th Bell 505 delivery since its launch in 2017.
 
“The addition of 10 new aircraft will enable us to further expand our operations in the country, in turn increasing the capabilities of the Royal Jordanian Air Force,” said Brig. Gen. Mohammad F. Hiyasat, Commander, Royal Jordanian Air Force.
 
As one of the most advanced helicopters in its class on the market, several details have been considered in the design of the Bell 505, starting with the fully digitally controlled engine and advanced avionics that reduces pilot workload and maximises safety in different operational scenarios.

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