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Bell delivers 2,000th Bell 407 helicopter nearly three decades after its introduction

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Bell Textron has delivered the 2,000th Bell 407, marking a production milestone for the single-engine helicopter nearly three decades after it entered service. The recipient is White Saddle Air Services, a family-owned operator based at Bluff Lake in British Columbia. The 407 developed from Bell’s 206L LongRanger family.

Discovered 2026-11-05T21:04:20.411466-08:00 | 2026-11-05T21:04:20.411466-08:00

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  • The 2,000th delivery underscores the Bell 407’s sustained place in the single-engine helicopter market since its introduction nearly three decades ago.
  • Delivery to White Saddle Air Services in British Columbia reflects continued use of the type by Canadian operators.

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