Testing autonomous flight technologies is a tricky business. Many aviation companies, be they startups or established players, create entirely new aircraft for this purpose alone, and that can prove ...

Bell's 429 multi-mission helicopter's global fleet started 2022 with a major achievement, surpassing more than half a million flight hours. The recent milestone only adds to the list of its ...

On ground, the Bell 429 is available with either wheeled gear or skids. Credit: Bell/Textron Bell delivered its first 429 light twin in 2010 and 526 more through the end of 2025. New, out-the-door ...

Bell has unveiled a fly-by-wire control system-equipped 429 twin-engine light helicopter as the company’s new flying testbed. The company’s Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) will be used ...

Bell Helicopter sold its 90th Bell 429 model in Europe to a private owner in Spain via its representative, World Aviation. The Bell 429 is popular with corporate VIP clients across Europe for its ...

Bell's 429 light twin has a diverse roster of global customers. Bell has delivered the first dedicted ENG helicopter for service in China. Noise pollution prompted Bell to begin working on its ...

Bell Textron launched more luxury interior options for the Bell 429 this week at Verticon, marking the latest upgrade in the Designer Series offerings for the light twin helicopter. The VVIP interior ...

Bell is assessing likely production numbers next year for its new Bell 429 light-twin as it converts letters of intent into firm orders. Deliveries of the helicopter - Bell's first with forward-facing ...