The company plans to begin the event by flying a SUBARU Bell 412EPX into the show, marking the 45th year of service of the Bell 412 platform. The aircraft will form part of a broader display of Bell’s commercial portfolio during the week-long exhibition.

Bell reported that it delivered 169 aircraft to customers worldwide in 2025. During the year the company completed several fleet agreements, including seven Bell 429 helicopters for Global Medical Response, a major helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator, and 40 Bell 505 helicopters for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

The manufacturer also reached a production milestone with the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at the Commercial Delivery and Assembly Centre in Mirabel, Canada. The milestone aircraft was a SUBARU Bell 412EPX.

AIRCRAFT ON DISPLAY

Corporate Bell 505

A corporate-configured Bell 505 will be presented featuring a distinctive paint scheme, Solar Advantage windows and windshield, and a Garmin three-axis autopilot system.

Bell 429 Designer Series

The Bell 429 Designer Series will be displayed in a VIP configuration intended for executive transport. The aircraft is designed to provide smooth and comfortable travel for corporate passengers.

Helicopter Express SUBARU Bell 412EPX

A SUBARU Bell 412EPX operated by Helicopter Express will also be exhibited. The aircraft is primarily used for aerial firefighting operations, supporting fire suppression missions and rapid response.

Air Methods Bell 407IFR

Air Methods will display a Bell 407 configured for instrument flight rules operations. The operator recently added three Bell 407GXis to its fleet, following an earlier order of 15 aircraft. These helicopters support air medical services that serve more than 100,000 people each year.

AVIONICS AND AIRCRAFT UPDATES

Bell will also highlight avionics and equipment updates introduced across its product line.

For the Bell 407 platform, Garmin Software Version 24 introduces enhanced functionality for both VFR and IFR configurations.

Updates to the Bell 505 include the integration of a Garmin three-axis autopilot and Solar Advantage windows and windshield, features intended to support a wider range of operational missions.

AFTERMARKET SUPPORT AND TRAINING

Bell’s Global Customer Solutions teams handled nearly 9,500 customer support requests over the past year, providing operational support for the global fleet.

Training activities are conducted through the Bell Training Academy, which provides pilot and maintenance training using flight simulators, interactive academic instruction and hands-on technical courses.

The company will also display mission equipment and upgrades through its Aeronautical Accessories product line. Equipment on display includes Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) upgrades, interior modifications, landing gear options, windows and glass cockpit upgrades.

Visitors to Verticon 2026 will be able to view Bell’s aircraft and support solutions at Booth B4215, with the Aeronautical Accessories team located at Booth B5115.