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Turkish police select Bell 429
The Turkish National Police has selected Bell Helicopter from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an order for 15 Bell 429s with an option for five more.

The Turkish National Police has selected Bell Helicopter from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an order for 15 Bell 429s with an option for five more.

"This selection represents the culmination of the efforts of a dedicated team at Bell Helicopter in collaboration with our independent representative Saran Group Inc, located in Turkey," said Larry Roberts, svp for Bell Helicopter's commercial business. "The Bell 429 is well suited to provide a rock solid, twin-engine law enforcement platform being able to carry the necessary sensors and equipment to provide our aerial first responders the finest operational capability in the business."

The Bell 429 is the world's newest light twin-engine helicopter. It has conducted extensive flight demonstrations in every continent except Antarctica, and has been certified in more than 40 countries. With configuration options ranging from VIP to air-medical, law enforcement, utility and oil and gas, the Bell 429 offers superior mission capability and adaptability.

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