Bell Textron has announced today the 400th Bell 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both based in the UK

The Bristow Group has announced that it has completed its takeover of British International Helicopter Services (BIH), effective from 2 August

The aircraft has been fitted with a range of equipment for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, to support its wildlife management and law enforcement operations

The order brings the Floridan law enforcement agency’s fleet up to five helicopters of the same type – meanwhile PAC International completed cockpit upgrades for Michigan State Police

Bell signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 505 aircraft to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The Philippine government has reportedly scrapped a ₱12.7 billion (US$227 million) deal to purchase 16 Russian Mi-17 military transport helicopters due to fears of possible US sanctions