Bell Textron has appointed China State Grid General Aviation its newest Bell 429 authorized maintenance center (AMC), making it the helicopter manufacturer’s fifth Civil Aviation Administration of China Part 145 certified Bell-authorized MRO in China. “Bell is committed to providing first-class support and services for all customers worldwide; this milestone once again confirms our commitment,” said Bell director of international support and services Michael Reagan.
This year, Fort Worth, Texas-based Bell said it has undertaken a significant expansion of its support network in China, appointing Reignwood Star a Bell 505 AMC and opening a supply center in Shanghai.
The medium twin for which China State Grid has been named an AMC has a multifaceted role in the Far East nation. “In China, the Bell 429 is widely used for corporate transport, air medical services, and public safety missions,” said Bell North Asia managing director Jacinto Monge. “This new AMC will provide industry-leading customer support to our local customers in China.”