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Bell 429: seizing the market even before flying

Washington, USA – Maker explained its starting success thanks to designers' capability in meeting potential customers' exigencies

A half-way point solution between a medium and a light aircraft: this is the one produced by Bell with the new 429, according to some analysts. Market should offer great chances to its maker by this vehicle and orders are some 136 to date, even when considering that its maiden flight will occur in the 3rdQ 2006. Several components are under testing aboard a 427 that can so evaluate their performances...

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Rome, Italy, 11/09/2005 12:23
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