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News archive: Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

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

34 items

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

8 September 2025

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

26 February 2024

ReleaseBell 505 receives multiple certifications for aircraft features

9 March 2022

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

20 July 2021

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

9 June 2021

ReleaseAutopilot system for Bell 505 certified in the United Kingdom

11 May 2021

ReleaseBell announces delivery of 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

27 July 2020

ReleaseBell 505 receives type acceptance in Tanzania

4 February 2020

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

4 June 2019

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

10 September 2018

ReleaseSolvay and Bell sign supply agreement for rotorcraft programs

14 May 2018

ReleaseBell 505 receives certification in China

12 November 2017

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

8 June 2017

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves FAA certification

9 February 2017

ReleaseNew helicopter showcases the talent of Quebec's aerospace workers

21 December 2016

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves type certification

4 October 2016

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

8 September 2016

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

19 May 2016

ReleaseBell Helicopter announces program relocations to optimize manufacturing capabilities

9 March 2016

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X moves forward with velocity

16 December 2015

ReleaseBell 505 Arrius 2R engine successfully passes EASA certification

4 September 2015

ReleaseTurbomeca delivered first production Arrius 2R to Bell Helicopter

27 August 2015

ReleaseBell Helicopter celebrates Bell 505 Lafayette assembly centre grand opening

25 February 2015

ReleaseBell 505's second flight test vehicle achieves first flight

11 November 2014

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

10 November 2014

ReleaseBell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves successful first flight

27 August 2014

ReleaseBell Helicopter breaks ground on Lafayette aircraft assembly facility

17 July 2014

ReleaseHéroux-Devtek renews an important contract with Bell Helicopter

18 April 2014

ReleaseBell Helicopter utilizes AEM audio systems in B505 JRX show vehicles

25 February 2014

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

10 December 2013

ReleaseBell Helicopter announces new helicopter assembly facility in Louisiana

24 September 2013

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

17 June 2013

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