United Rotorcraft recently delivered the first of two Bell 429s with emergency medical service interiors to the University of North Carolina. The first aircraft (designated “Tar Heel 1”) was delivered last month from the Denver, Colo., headquarters of United Rotorcraft (Booth 8951), which is a subsidiary of the Air Methods group. The second aircraft (“Tar Heel 2”) is due to enter service before the end of March.
The new Bell 429 has a redesigned aluminum floor and other new features, such as additional crew seating. The modification work was covered by a supplemental type certificate.
“Redesigning our floor and addressing product improvement reinforces out commitment to our customers by listening to their needs,” commented Frank Graham, senior director of global sales and marketing. “The Bell 429 continues to be a popular twin platform for the helicopter air medical industry, and we are confident the new products will facilitate international opportunities, as well as augment our domestic business.”
The company specializes in aeromedical products and special modifications for military aircraft.