During European Rotors 2025, Slovakian HEMS operator becomes largest Bell HEMS operator in Europe with its fifth Bell 429
Cologne, Germany (November 19, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during European Rotors 2025 that Slovakian-based HEMS operator, Air Transport Europe, has signed a purchase agreement for its fifth HEMS-configured Bell 429. With the purchase of its newest Bell 429, Air Transport Europe has earned its spot as Europe’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) field.
“Bell is proud to support Air Transport Europe, a highly respected and long-standing EMS operator providing services across Slovakia and the Czech Republic,” said Robin Wendling, managing director of Europe, Bell. “Their continued trust in the Bell 429 reflects our shared commitment to safety, reliability, and excellence in every mission.”
Since 1991, Air Transport Europe has completed more than 33,691 HEMS missions, specializing in missions focused in remote locations. The HEMS company positions its headquarters in Poprad - a strategic location near the High Tatra Mountains in northern Slovakia. Since its inception, Air Transport Europe has expanded its operations to seven bases throughout Slovakia and two locations in neighboring Czech Republic. With the addition of its fifth Bell 429, Air Transport Europe plans to expand its HEMS operations in region.
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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.
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About Textron
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