South Korea-based EnB Air has purchased a Bell 505, the helicopter operator announced today. This marks the first Bell 505 sale to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration's selection of the light turbine single as its new military helicopter trainer in 2022.
“We are honored that EnB Air has signed a purchase agreement for their first Bell 505 helicopter and look forward to ensuring a smooth delivery and supporting them as they begin operations,” said Cho Choon Ho, Bell's regional sales manager for Korea. “With more than 100,000 global flight hours, the Bell 505 continues to set the standard as the next generation light single helicopter for multiple missions. We are confident Korean operators will appreciate the value it provides.”
Established in 2020, EnB Air provides helicopter services focused on aerial patrol, pest control, material transport, and forest firefighting. Upon delivery, the Bell 505 will also become the first Bell helicopter in EnB Air’s fleet.