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Simrik Air brings first Jet Ranger X to Nepal
Having tested the Jet Ranger X in the mountainous terrain of Nepal in 2019, the company placed an order. Delivery was delayed by COVID but the helicopter is now ready to start operations.
The Simrik Air team with their Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.

Helicopter operator Simrik Air has procured a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter. The Simrik Air team in Singapore has signed an acceptance letter to bring one unit of the Bell 505 model (serial number 65430) for the first time ever to Nepal, having tested its capabilities in the mountainous terrain of the region in 2019. With its performance and safety assurance during demonstration flights, the company had decided to purchase the helicopter back then. It placed an order for two units for private and corporate charters with Bell in February 2020, but delivery was delayed due to the COVID pandemic.

The addition of this four seat aircraft to its fleet means Simrik will be able to provide more efficient service in terms of medical evacuation, search and rescue, survey, adventure, training, public safety, corporate and chartered operations.

Simrik Air, a pioneer in Nepalese aviation industry, has been adding the finest and brand-new machines to its fleet to meet its safety commitments.

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