Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line AIN

Bells 525 Relentless flight test program is in its final stages, and the company showed a productionconforming aircraft at the recent HeliExpo in Anaheim, California. FAA flight testing will conclude after about 2, 000 hours of flying, and the four helicopters are at about the threequarter mark, but the manufacturer is not providing a timeline for certification. Bell says that the goal of the supermedium 525 is to offer the mission capability of a heavy helicopter, but with the economics of a medium. This could prove vital as the oilandgas sector continues to face headwinds. The 525 is the worlds first flybywire commercial helicopter, and the technology should add an additional envelope of safety for pilots and passengers. The flightcontrol system is triple redundant with a BAE flight computer and Garmin G5000H touchscreencontrolled avionics. If youve enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbsup, share it, and subscribe to our channel. Also, visit