Helicopter Bell 505

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a light single-engine helicopter (from 2017): four passengers, a range of about 565 km, an FADEC-controlled Arrius 2R engine and Garmin G1000H avionics. Heir to the iconic Jet Ranger — Bell's best-selling line. Panoramic glazing and a flat floor make it a favourite of private owners and flight schools. There is no flight attendant or hot meal service. There is no in-flight baggage access — bags are loaded on the ground. On short hops it typically flies routes such as Nice–Monaco · Cannes–Saint-Tropez · Geneva–Megève. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Guide figures for the Bell 505: average pre-owned price — $0.9M; new — $1.7M. Running costs at 300–400 h/year — about $416K/year, or $1,040 per flight hour. The final figure depends on year, hours flown, engine-programme status and configuration. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

America's Bell is a pioneer of the helicopter with a 90-year history and creator of the legendary UH-1. Its civil range today: the five-seat Bell 505 (from ~$1.7M), the seven-seat 407GXi, the twin-engine Bell 429 for corporate and medical tasks, and the 16-seat Bell 525 Relentless with fly-by-wire, completing certification. The brand's strength is simple, durable designs. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Bell built its reputation in military service: the civil 407 and 429 inherited dynamic components designed for harsh conditions. The Bell 407 fleet has logged over 6 million hours, and the Rolls-Royce M250 engine is serviced modularly without removal from the helicopter. In hot climates and at high altitude — typical of Central Asia — the 407GXi keeps full lifting capacity up to +40°C. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

The Bell 407 is among the residual-value leaders: 2015–2018 machines sell for $2.5–3.2M against a new GXi at about $3.9M. A five-year-old Bell 505 loses only 15–20%. Value is supported by corporate and government operators needing a proven single with cheap maintenance — supply on the market is steadily below demand. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Both are light twins for flight over cities and water. The Bell 429 is lighter and cheaper: ~$7.5M versus ~$10.5M for the H145, with a 7-passenger cabin versus 8. The H145 wins on its bearingless main rotor, lower vibration and a wider choice of VIP fits. For transfers up to 400 km the 429 is often chosen, for a regular corporate programme the H145. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.