Singapore (March 12, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of a Bell 505 helicopter to Honda Airways in Japan.
Honda Airways, a subsidiary of Honda Motors, was established in 1964 by Souichiro Honda, legendary founder of Honda Motors. Today, Honda Airways offers scenic flights using light aircraft and helicopters, skydiving, corporate charters, flight training and provides helicopter emergency medical services to support disaster relief efforts when requested by local government agencies.
“The Bell 505 continues to see strong interest and demand from our Japanese customers on the back of its good operating performance and reliable track record,” said Takuya Masamura, country manager, Japan, Bell. “We are honored that Honda Airways, an established helicopter operator in Japan, has taken delivery of its first Bell 505 and we look forward to supporting Honda Airways in the operations of their Bell 505.”
Today, there are 12 Bell 505 helicopters operating across various segments in Japan with Honda Airways utilizing their Bell 505 for corporate charters and helicopter flight training.
The Bell 505 program has collectively achieved more than 100,000 flight hours with more than 500 Bell 505 helicopters delivered to customers globally. In February 2023, the Bell 505 became the world’s first single engine helicopter to fly on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
About Bell
Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 85 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us.
We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of advanced air mobility.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours.
Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.
About Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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