Paris Airshow (June 19, 2019) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company,
announced that Shin-Nihon Helicopters has placed an order for two Bell 407GXi helicopters,
which upon delivery, will make Shin-Nihon Helicopters the first in Japan to operate the Bell
407GXi.
Shin-Nihon Helicopters will use both Bell 407GXi helicopters primarily to perform power-line
patrol missions for electric power companies. The aircraft will also contribute to its other
missions, which include comprehensive aerial survey and photographing services, and
transportation and filming and image analysis.