In partnership with the government of Canada, Bell has delivered a revolutionary aircraft – the Bell 429. The Canadian Coast Guard relies on this best-in-class aircraft to see them through countless missions each year, and every sale of the multi-mission Bell 429 sustains Canadian jobs from coast to coast.

Both the Bell 429 and its Pratt and Whitney powerplant are made in Canada offering the highest level of Canadian content of any helicopter in its category. Choosing the Bell 429 for FAcT protects highly-skilled jobs and makes use of local expertise the RCAF can count on today and into the future.

Located in Calgary, Bell's Supply Centre supports the Department of National Defence’s largest helicopter fleet with embedded military personnel. The team sources spares for Canadian Forces across domestic locations and overseas operations. Bell brings a proven and unmatched degree of responsiveness and supply security to FAcT.

Bell understands the demands associated with sustaining a military-registered fleet across the full spectrum of materiel, maintenance and engineering domains. Bell will leverage its expertise and established Canadian support network to deliver value, flexibility, performance, and economic benefits to the Government of Canada.

Bell has been building helicopters in Canada for 35 years. With a firmly established relationship with Canadian civilian and military regulatory agencies, no company is better suited than Bell for release to service and through-life sustainment of a training platform.

The Bell 429 will offer an unequaled level of commonality with the RCAF’s largest fleet of helicopters. From engine fuel control system to the cockpit, similarities to the Griffon MK II helicopter fleet will translate into the most relevant training and efficient transition to operational flying.