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STC Certification Given for Bell 407
Hi-Visibility™ Doors
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Mike Cox (817) 280-2783
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Greg Hubbard (817) 280-8245
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Fort Worth , TX (November 20, 2006)
- Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), company, today announced that its affiliate Aeronautical Accessories Inc. has received STC certification, STC number SR09376RC-D, for the Hi-Visibility™ modification on the 407 passenger and litter doors.
The Bell 407, the fastest selling helicopter in its class, is used by many law enforcement agencies from the federal to the local level to accomplish their vital mission. The speed, reliability and now the visibility make the 407 an ideal platform for all types of law enforcement agencies.
Speaking about the new STC certification, Bell Chief Executive Officer Michael Redenbaugh said, "Once again we have listened to the voice of our customer. In surveys and research we conducted we received numerous favorable responses to the 407 Hi-Visibility™ doors from owners and operators and we responded. Now that same enhanced visibility option can be added to all 407 owner/operators passenger and litter doors."
Officials from Aeronautical Accessories added that in addition to law enforcement the kit is ideal for tourism, corporate, and any other application where enhanced visibility is desirable. For more information contact: Aeronautical Accessories sales department at: Phone: (423) 538-5151, Fax: (423) 538-8469, e-mail at; sales@aero-access.com
Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.
Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating in 33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees in continuing operations. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.
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