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AIRCRAFT

 

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

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Specifications
  • Typical passenger capacity:   5
  • Range:   305nm
  • Cruise speed:   104 kts
  • Cabin height:   4.33 ft
  • Cabin width:   4.58 ft
  • Cabin length:   7.17 ft
  • Cabin volume:   125 cu ft
  • Active fleet worldwide:   508
  • Available for charter worldwide:   73
  • Typical price:   $1,250,000 to $1,900,000 pre-owned. 505 Jet Ranger X $1,900,000 new.
  • Production dates:   2015 - current
  • Engines:   Safran Arrius 2F Series
Supplemental Type Certificates

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25/07/2023 EASA: 10082453. Installation of Airfilm Utility Mount.
Bell 505
03/02/2023 EASA: 10081020. Installation of Med-Pac 505 EMS-Lite RC505 medical unit.
Bell 505
STC holder: Med-Pac
02/02/2023 EASA: 10080191. Installation of QuantiFLY Data Acquisition System.
Bell 407, Bell 206L, Bell 206B, Bell 206L-3, Bell 206L-1, Bell 206A, Bell 429, Bell 505
STC holder: Bell, a Textron Company
23/06/2022 EASA: 10079561. S-TEC HeliSAS Stability Augmentation System installation.
Bell 505

 

Manufacturing data
For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Charter operators
Canada Helite Aviation
Mexico Craft Avia Center , Redwings
U.S.A. Aerial Patrol , Aviation Specialties Unlimited , Civic Helicopters , Helicopters Inc. , Helimax Aviation , Longhorn Helicopters , Rocky Mountain Helicopters , Utah Aviation Services
Maintenance centres
Canada Alpine Aerotech , AOG Heliservices , Aurora Jet Partners , Bell Helicopter - Mirabel , Chinook Aircraft Maintenance , Delta Helitech , G2 Aviation , Helitrades , Mirabel Heli Support , VIH Aerospace
Mexico Aeroservicios Especializados (ASESA) , Craft Avia Center , Servicio Tecnico Aereo de Mexico , Servicios Aereos Across
U.S.A. Able Maintenance Center , Rocky Mountain Rotors Maintenance , Rotorcraft Support , RSG Aviation , RSG Aviation , Skyline Helicopter Technologies , Summit Aviation , Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance
Completions centres
U.S.A. AeroBrigham , PAC International (Paradigm Aerospace Corporation) , RSG Aviation , SureFlight
Type rating training providers
Canada Chinook Helicopters
Manufacturer
U.S.A. Bell, a Textron Company
New aircraft sales
Canada Bell, Chinook Helicopters, HeliStore
Mexico Bell (U.S.A.), Bell (U.S.A.), Compania Inversora Corporativa S.A. de C.V. (CIC)
U.S.A. Bell, Bell, Bell, Bell, Bell, Bell, Bell, Bell, a Textron Company, Universal Helicopters
News from Business Air News
RAS takes on Bell 505 dealership for the Netherlands
November 13, 2024
RAS has been a partner to Bell for the past four years in providing German operators with the 505. It has expanded the Bell footprint in the German market and will now grow the presence in the Netherlands.
UK buyer takes Europe’s 100th Bell 505
November 6, 2024
The 505 has been a popular choice among Europe’s operators and this 100th unit goes to a private operator in the UK.
Fort Worth maintains faith in Bell with 505 order
November 6, 2024
Since its inception, the Fort Worth Police Department Air Support Unit has used a series of Bell aircraft to advance its aerial public safety capabilities, including Bell 47s and Bell 206 Jet Rangers. The 505 is a good fit.
October 24, 2024Reignwood signs up for Safran’s support by the hour
October 22, 2024Heli Service purchases third Bell 505
October 19, 2024Bell 505 to thrive in Asia with JGAS
September 6, 2024All Motors Brazil brings on customised Bell 505
August 17, 2024Spokane sheriff signs for Bell 505
August 12, 2024Peoria opts for law enforcement Bell 505
July 29, 2024Bell 505 sees increased success in European corporate segment
July 26, 2024Japan police oversee entry of first Bell 505 to Asia Pacific
July 22, 2024Korea's EnB puts pen to paper for Bell 505
July 13, 20247Bell 505 completes successful demo tour in Mexico
June 3, 2024Entrol obtains letter of approval for H1000 AATD
March 18, 2024Honda Airways purchases its first Bell 505
March 12, 2024Florida conservation organisation receives mission-equipped fleet additions
March 11, 2024Aerial Patrol gains Bell 505 for powerline and pipeline missions
March 1, 2024TRU Simulation introduces lifelike, cost-effective VR flight training
February 29, 2024Bell hands 505 dealership agreement to Chinook
February 22, 2024Bell sees 505 sales take off across Asia Pacific
December 5, 2023Bell sells three to Poland's JB Investments
November 26, 2023Bell celebrates 505th Bell 505 delivery
October 3, 2023DART gains approval for Bell 505 utility basket
July 31, 2023Contracts aplenty for California's CNC Technologies
July 22, 2023Dart launches external cargo basket for Bell 505
July 1, 2023LA Fire Department adds a Bell 505 for emergency services
March 31, 2023Simrik Air brings first Jet Ranger X to Nepal
March 10, 2023Entrol unveils Bell 505-based H1000 simulator
February 27, 2023Líder Aviação turns its attention to Argentine aircraft
February 23, 2023Bell 505 makes first flight without petroleum-based fuel
December 3, 2022West Africa’s first Bell 505 lands with Bestfly
November 10, 2022Bell inks purchase deals on 505s
October 17, 2022Nebraska adds CNC mission suite to State Patrol JetRanger
October 16, 2022First Greek Bell 505 enters service with Bellavia
September 29, 2022First south east Asia SAF-fuelled helicopter takes off from Seletar
September 19, 2022EASA approves Genesys HeliSAS for Bell 505
August 16, 2022Two Bells will go to Bangladeshi Meghna
August 16, 2022Florida conservationists add two Bell 505s to aviation unit
August 16, 2022ODNR tasks Bell 505 with wildlife survey operations
August 9, 2022400th Bell 505 goes to UK businessman
July 9, 2022Alpine Aerotech 3D prints headset hangars
July 5, 2022Momentum grows for the Bell 505 in Europe
April 30, 2022Mountainflyers celebrates 2,000 flight hours with Bell 505s
April 30, 2022Two Bell 505s will join Karen fleet
April 1, 2022Omaha police takes delivery of Bell 505
March 28, 2022HelicoStore adds Bell 505 to corporate travel fleet
March 25, 2022Nebraska State police deploy custom Bell 505 mission suite from CNC
March 17, 2022First Bell 505 in West Africa will land with Bestfly
March 14, 2022Bell 505 inaugurates beach mosquito control in US
March 14, 2022Swiss operators place orders with Bell
March 10, 2022Safran and Bell explore 505 fuel initiative
February 18, 2022Ad-din becomes first Bangladeshi Bell 505 buyer
February 14, 2022Bell 505 global fleet tops 100,000 flight hours
January 12, 2022SECO tightens grip on Bell 505 business
November 19, 2021Slovakian firm signs for the country's second B505
November 19, 2021Ukrainian customers place five Bell orders
November 18, 2021German flight school adds Bell 505 to training fleet
November 5, 2021Bell to offer Arrow emergency medical kits for the 505
October 23, 2021Universal Helicopters becomes the first Bell 505 dealer in the U.S.
October 14, 2021Nebraska adds Bell 505 to police fleet
July 23, 2021GFC 600H brings bells and whistles to B505 pilots
July 14, 2021Ethiopian oil firm accepts robust Bell 505
June 10, 2021Bell 505 HeliSAS autopilot receives nod from UK
June 4, 2021Universal Helicopters embarks on mission to train B505 pilots
May 10, 2021Cargo hook gives Bell 505 a gross weight lift
April 25, 2021Bell completes a bumper year of B505 deliveries
April 8, 2021Textron raises the BAR with Ugandan B505 delivery
March 19, 2021Aero Products approved for Bell 505 field maintenance
February 8, 2021European customer receives EASA-certified B505 NXi
January 25, 2021Bell 505 has helped Mountain to climb
January 12, 2021Fort Worth PD's B505 reaffirms long Bell relationship
December 9, 2020Two Bell 505s to support Victorian vegetation management
December 9, 2020Superior training is on the Horizon in UAE
November 29, 2020Experienced RAS to sell Bell 505s in Germany
November 16, 2020AeroBrigham develops Bell 505 attachment accessory
September 26, 2020Elicompany reports high availability with Bell Jet Ranger X
September 21, 2020Bell unveils first two European AMCs
September 12, 2020Alameda brings B505 Jet Ranger X to California
August 28, 2020Utah jazzes up fleet with Jet Ranger X
July 31, 2020Tanzania is sixth African country to approve Bell 505
July 5, 2020Horizon notches up first thousand hours on B505 trainers
June 26, 2020Bell chimes in with virtual pilot training
June 9, 2020Bell includes OnePak subscription with commercial purchases
June 2, 2020Bell 429 and Bell 505 added to Pulselite approval list
March 9, 2020Utah students to benefit from Jet Ranger X
February 17, 2020Simrik Air selects Bell 505 for mountain challenges
February 5, 2020Bell selects HeliSAS as an option for 505
February 4, 2020Mountainflyers to use Bells for training and photography
February 3, 2020Bell chimes in with tech development
February 2, 2020Leon County Sheriff opts for public safety B505
February 2, 2020Alameda orders JetRanger X for public safety missions
January 28, 2020Leon updates outdated Baker with Becker
December 16, 2019Horizon takes the long view with B505 investments
December 1, 2019Horizon backs up incoming B505 fleet with Entrol sim
December 1, 2019Skilled pilots on the horizon thanks to Bell dozen
November 22, 2019Dart right on target with EASA-approved B505 floats
August 31, 2019Jet Ranger X fleet notches up 20,000 hours
August 20, 2019Jet Ranger X to get go-ahead for Garmin GFC 600H
August 18, 2019Hubi Fly takes landmark Jet Ranger X
June 8, 2019B505 to reach new heights after testing in Nepal
June 4, 2019Perspectives: Moulay puts faith in latest Bell models
June 1, 2019VNH North pioneers B505 tourism flights in Vietnam
May 21, 2019Hubi-Fly joins Bell customer ranks with 505
March 19, 2019Stockton receives Jet Ranger X for blue light work
March 19, 2019Bell 505 will be the latest flagship for PhilJets
March 12, 2019Reignwood Star approved for Bell 505 maintenance
January 3, 2019Law firm’s Bell 505 makes the case for private flying
December 4, 2018Sacramento chooses Jet Ranger X for optimal policing
September 20, 2018KIDL brings first Bell 505 to Kenya
June 12, 2018RUAG completes 8C check and closes Bern-Belp
April 13, 2018Helimo adds cost-effective 505
April 5, 2018Heli-Alps buys first Bell 505 for turbine training
December 13, 2017Bell 505 Jet Ranger X piques interest following EASA certification
September 30, 2015JB is first off the blocks to show Jet Ranger X in Poland
July 7, 2015Jet Ranger gains 'traction' in Israel with two more signings
April 7, 2015Bell and Turbomeca to offer Bell 505 service by the hour
April 7, 2015Middle East operators signal intent for Bell rotorcraft
February 12, 2015Wallan signs for Falcon 5X and three Bell rotorcraft to stay ahead in Middle East
September 10, 2014Me & my aircraft: Single engine helicopters – Single helis are adaptable and robust, with twin benefits at lower cost
July 3, 2014Aerospeed signs up for Jet Ranger X
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