New Bell Helicopter Program?
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From: The Alps
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From: Ventura Ca U.S.A.
Bell had a 214st in the hangar "Mechanic course" area
, Bondo & a spritz of paint, 
slide a new looking roter system on top ,
A super duper wizz bang panel in the front 
& the neat leather seats with curtins in the back,
Don't forget the wet bar & lots & lots of cupholders.
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From: Montreal
I remember Bells as the only manufacturer that religiously installed ashtrays in all their helicopters. Another symptom of how out of touch they are with the times.
Long before CRM, you knew if the crew wasn't getting along if the copilot lit up a smoke and didn't offer one to the captain.
Long before CRM, you knew if the crew wasn't getting along if the copilot lit up a smoke and didn't offer one to the captain.
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From: Queen of The Moorlands
@filthymutt -
Really? Don't hold your breath.
Yep absolutely spot on strategy.
How many helicopters are actually in production in China? How many firm and fixed orders have been placed?
Speaking as one who has spent the last year in China, attending all sorts of business seminars and conferences and the like, I can tell you that I have already downgraded my short term interest in China from "Morbid curiosity" to "I'll have the crispy duck and pancakes".
As for Bell, I recall Bell telling me back in 2008 about the 41-X program, which as I recall was going to be a updated 412.. Come to think of it, Bell and China - Made for each other!!
Everyone knows China's helicopter market is set to explode
Eurocopter, Agusta, Sikorsky, Robinson even Rotorway and the Russian manufacturers were there BUT WHERE WAS BELL? No where to be seen. Sound marketing strategy?
How many helicopters are actually in production in China? How many firm and fixed orders have been placed?
Speaking as one who has spent the last year in China, attending all sorts of business seminars and conferences and the like, I can tell you that I have already downgraded my short term interest in China from "Morbid curiosity" to "I'll have the crispy duck and pancakes".
As for Bell, I recall Bell telling me back in 2008 about the 41-X program, which as I recall was going to be a updated 412.. Come to think of it, Bell and China - Made for each other!!
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From: Germany
I remember Bells as the only manufacturer that religiously installed ashtrays in all their helicopters.
