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Bell Helicopter Expands Maintenance in Asia Pacific
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: The company's Singapore facility is driving much of its business in the region.
Word Count: 180
Bell Helicopter's facility in Singapore recently completed 5,000-hour inspections and customization for two Bell 412EPs for a private customer in Australia. “Our Singapore facility continues to drive growth in heavy maintenance, repair and overhaul for customers throughout the region,” said Mike Greene, general manager for Bell Helicopter’s Singapore facility. “This particular effort was an important achievement and we have similar work ongoing. We continue to analyze and increase capabilities in Singapore to ensure Bell Helicopter can offer the most modern and robust services to meet the long-term needs of our customers.”

The Bell Helicopter service center in Singapore supports aircraft delivery in addition to complete aircraft refurbishment, customization and maintenance, repair and overhaul. The facility offers customers a convenient location for new aircraft acceptance, spares part distribution and maintenance training within the Asia Pacific region.

Bell Helicopter currently has civil aviation certifications in Singapore (CAAS), Indonesia (DGCA), the Philippines (CAAP), Thailand (DGCA) and Australia (CASA). “We are working on additional certifications to support Bell Helicopter aircraft across the Asia Pacific region,” added Greene.