Bell debuts Bell 407GXi helicopter with Garmin avionics, upgraded Rolls-Royce engine
Garmin’s G1000H NXi Integrated Flight Deck with high-definition (HD) displays and faster processors for increased brightness and clarity, faster startup and map rendering, and connectivity to tablets and smartphones.
Upgrades to the Bell 407GXi include a dual-channel FADEC engine with full automatic relight, and enhanced situational awareness through the Garmin G1000H NXi.
The Bell 407GXi is outfitted with the new Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 dual channel FADEC turbine engine delivering exceptional hot and high performance, fuel efficiency, and the ability to cruise at 133 kts/246 km/h. Newly designed executive configuration options bring a modernized look and passenger experience to the five-seat club cabin.
Additional options for the 407GXi include the Garmin FlightStream 510 that allows pilots to upload flight plans from smart devices, Garmin SurfaceWatch that provides runway identification and alerting technology, a 3,100-pound cargo hook, and Health Usage Monitoring (HUMS) for aircraft system diagnostics.
“We are always looking at ways to innovate our current product line to provide our customers with the most capable, dependable, and technologically advanced aircraft in the market,” says Susan Griffin, executive vice president, commercial business. “The Bell 407GXi delivers improved pilot awareness, higher precision navigation, enhanced engine controls, and improved connectivity.”
The Bell 407 GXi has been certified by Transport Canada and the first delivery is scheduled this Spring.
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