Southeast Aerospace secures EASA validation for Bell 407 mission console

Southeast Aerospace (SEA) has announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. 10088565, validating the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) STC SR04546AT for installation of a mission console on the Bell 407 helicopter.

The EASA validation allows operators in Europe and other recognized jurisdictions to install SEA’s fully integrated mission console, expanding availability of the company’s special missions capabilities globally. The system supports efficient operation of mission equipment for law enforcement, surveillance, search and rescue, and other specialized aviation operations.

The validation applies to Bell 407 helicopters originally certified under EASA Type Certificate EASA.IM.R.512, held by Bell Textron Canada.

“This EASA validation represents an important milestone for Southeast Aerospace and further demonstrates our commitment to supporting international special mission operators,” said Nathan Hernandez, Business Development Sales Manager of Southeast Aerospace. “By making this STC available to European operators, we are expanding access to mission-ready aircraft solutions that enhance operational capability, flexibility, and efficiency.”

Mercy Air, an air ambulance program that serves the US states of California and Nevada, has acquired a new Bell 407GXi helicopter for its Mercy Air 15 base.