Dart to Develop Emergency Float System for Bell 505

Dart Aerospace (Booth 8540) and Bell Helicopter signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on developing an emergency flotation system (EFS) STC for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.

The factory-offered EFS for the Bell 505 will be co-marketed by both Dart and Bell Helicopter. Once the Transport Canada certification of the EFS is completed in the first quarter of 2018, FAA and EASA applications will be submitted.

Dart has developed and certified more than 30 flotation systems but this EFS STC will be the first flotation solution available for the Bell 505. According to Dart, this EFS adds safety in overwater operations and offers longer maintenance intervals than other EFSs.