Meghna Aviation Expands Fleet with 2 Bell Helicopters

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced that Meghna Aviation Ltd. in Bangladesh has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell helicopters, a Bell 505 and a Bell 407GXi.

Established in 2011, Meghna Aviation is a part of Meghna Group of Industries, a leading Bangladeshi-based corporation, that employs more than 35,000 people across its various businesses.

Upon delivery, Meghna’s new Bell 505 and Bell 407GXi will increase their Bell helicopter fleet to four aircraft that support the company’s corporate, leisure and utility helicopter charter business.

“We are honored by the continued trust that Meghna, a leading Bangladeshi aviation company and longtime Bell customer, has shown in Bell with today’s announcement,” said Jacinto Monge, managing director, Asia Pacific, Bell. “I am confident Meghna’s new Bell 505 and Bell 407GXi will provide them the flexibility and reliability to expand their mission profiles in Bangladesh.”