HALO-Flight orders seventh IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi for South Texas operations

US-based air medical provider HALO-Flight has placed an order for an additional Bell 407GXi, bringing its fleet of IFR-equipped Bell helicopters to seven. The purchase order was announced by Bell Textron at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, on 27 October.

The new aircraft will support HALO-Flight’s emergency response and interfacility transport operations across south Texas, where the nonprofit serves 23 counties covering approximately 24,000 square miles. The organization operates around the clock, providing air medical transport regardless of patients’ ability to pay.

The Bell 407GXi features a Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck, offering navigation and communication capabilities, instrument flight rules (IFR) functionality, and enhanced situational awareness. The platform is designed to support demanding emergency medical services (EMS) missions.

“HALO-Flight’s work across south Texas calls for reliable, high-performing aircraft,” said Lane Evans, Managing Director, North America, Bell. “We are proud to support their mission with our aircraft built around reliability, safety, and performance.”

The order continues a relationship between the two Texas-based organizations spanning several decades. HALO-Flight is approaching its 40th year of operations, with the additional aircraft intended to support its ongoing service requirements.

Read more about HALO-Flight’s Bell 407GXi fleet expansion.