Air Zermatt takes delivery of Bell 429
Swiss air ambulance operator Air Zermatt has celebrated its 50th year of operation with the delivery of a brand new Bell 429 helicopter.
Swiss air ambulance operator Air Zermatt has celebrated its 50th year of operation with the delivery of a brand new Bell 429 helicopter.
Gerold Biner, CEO of Air Zermatt, said that taking delivery of the new aircraft is the perfect way to celebrate the organisation’s 50 years of operation. He praised the new chopper: “This Bell 429 is truly customer designed and has incredible performance, especially in the tough terrain of the Swiss Alps. Bell continuously surpasses our expectations in terms of products and customer care, and we are thrilled to receive another beautiful aircraft.”
The twin-engine Bell 429 operated by Air Zermatt has cabin space for two litter carriers, plus 60-inch wide side doors and optional rear clam-shell doors allowing for quick and easy passenger and patient ingress and egress. It also features a fully integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system, WAAS/ SBAS navigation and IFR capability.
“We are delighted that after five years of Bell 429 operations, where the aircraft proved its incredible performance in one of the most demanding missions in the world, Air Zermatt chose the aircraft again for its long term twin-engine needs,” said Patrick Moulay, Senior Vice-President, Commercial Business – International, Bell. “This speaks to the incredible trust our customers have in Bell aircraft performance and customer support.”