A VIP interior designed for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X by Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) has received STC approval from the FAA, EASA, and Brazil's ANAC. The interior, dubbed MAGnificent, features modifications to seating, interior door panels, carpet, and storage areas. The addition of an overhead passenger service unit provides reading lights and outlets for air conditioning.
“The 505 excels on so many levels, and now with an option for a high-end interior, the potential is endless. The demand for our interior has been remarkable,” said Armando Sassoli, co-general manager of Mecaer Aviation Group.
As an optional upgrade, the STC allows the interior to be installed in new or used aircraft. MAG has previously applied its MAGnificent interior to the Bell 429 and in-development Bell 525 Relentless. Lead times for the kits designed at MAG’s facility in Italy are set around five months. Completion of the installations occurs at MAG’s FAA Part 145 facility in Philadelphia.