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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, newest first.

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2026
30 April

ReleaseBell selected by Near Earth Autonomy to provide Bell 505 airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL program

28 April

ReleaseNear Earth Autonomy awarded program to prototype autonomous logistics aircraft for U.S. Marine Corps

2025
8 September

ReleaseTRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator achieves FAA qualification, ushering in a new era of immersive pilot training

2024
26 February

ReleaseBell 505 receives multiple certifications for aircraft features

2022
9 March

ReleaseSafran and Bell to collaborate on sustainable aviation fuel initiative for Bell 505

2021
20 July

ReleaseGarmin announces GFC 600H flight control system certification for Bell 505 helicopters

9 June

ReleaseAutopilot system for Bell 505 certified in the United Kingdom

11 May

ReleaseBell announces delivery of 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

2020
27 July

ReleaseBell 505 receives type acceptance in Tanzania

4 February

ReleaseBell selects Genesys Aerosystems' HeliSAS as an option for the Bell 505

2019
4 June

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X receives certification for high-altitude operations

2018
10 September

ReleaseSolvay and Bell sign supply agreement for rotorcraft programs

14 May

ReleaseBell 505 receives certification in China

2017
12 November

ReleaseEuropean Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) grants Bell 505 Jet Ranger X certification

8 June

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves FAA certification

9 February

ReleaseNew helicopter showcases the talent of Quebec's aerospace workers

2016
21 December

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves type certification

4 October

ReleaseITT's new vibration absorption technology selected for the Bell 505 JetRanger X LIVE units

8 September

ReleaseSafran delivers first U.S.-built Arrius 2R

19 May

ReleaseBell Helicopter announces program relocations to optimize manufacturing capabilities

9 March

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X moves forward with velocity

2015
16 December

ReleaseBell 505 Arrius 2R engine successfully passes EASA certification

4 September

ReleaseTurbomeca delivered first production Arrius 2R to Bell Helicopter

27 August

ReleaseBell Helicopter celebrates Bell 505 Lafayette assembly centre grand opening

25 February

ReleaseBell 505's second flight test vehicle achieves first flight

2014
11 November

ReleaseBell Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X completes first flight with Turbomeca's Arrius 2R

10 November

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves successful first flight

27 August

ReleaseBell Helicopter breaks ground on Lafayette aircraft assembly facility

17 July

ReleaseHéroux-Devtek renews an important contract with Bell Helicopter

18 April

ReleaseBell Helicopter utilizes AEM audio systems in B505 JRX show vehicles

25 February

ReleaseBell Helicopter unveils the game changing Bell 505 Jet Ranger X during HELI-EXPO 2014

2013
10 December

ReleaseBell Helicopter announces new helicopter assembly facility in Louisiana

24 September

ReleaseBell Helicopter to equip new Short Light Single aircraft with Garmin G1000H integrated avionics system

17 June

ReleaseBell Helicopter and Turbomeca (Safran) team up on new short light single aircraft