Business Wire·Jul 20, 2026, 10:24 AM ET

Bell Marks the Delivery of the 700th Bell 505 During Farnborough International Airshow

Bell Textron Inc. announced the delivery of its 700th Bell 505 helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
The milestone delivery was made to a private VIP operator, highlighting the aircraft's popularity in the corporate segment.
Since its 2017 introduction, the Bell 505 has accumulated over 390,000 flight hours.
The aircraft operates in more than 55 countries across six continents.
The platform is based on the Bell 206L-4 rotor & drive system while featuring intuitive avionics & a global MRO network.
The Bell 505 serves as a premier military training platform for nations including Jordan, Bahrain, UAE, Albania, Montenegro, Indonesia, Iraq, & South Korea.
Its open cabin design with stadium seating allows for optimal training visibility & operational awareness.
Robin Wendling, Bell's managing director for Europe, expressed honor at the milestone & noted continued operator interest across mission segments.
Bell is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.