Bell Textron has announced the appointment of Robin Wendling as its new European Managing Director. In his new role, Wendling will be responsible for leading all Commercial Business sales efforts in the region.
Since joining Bell in 2015, Wendling has led regional sales in Western Europe, executing single helicopter and fleet acquisition deals. Notably, he played a critical role in securing the first ever Bell 525 fleet deal with Norwegian Energy company Equinor for 10 aircraft. The agreement marked the first sale of the type.
In addition, Wendling is credited with driving the growth of the Bell 429’s footprint in Western Europe, positioning the platform as the aircraft of choice for the region’s most demanding missions, including mountain rescue, HEMS, and law enforcement. He also worked the first sales and deliveries of the Bell 505, supporting its successful entry into the European market as it carries on the Bell 206 Jet Ranger legacy.
Speaking about his new role, Wendling said: “I’m thrilled to be stepping into this new role and support Bell’s growth in the region. With great successes this year, including the first-ever Bell 525 deal for 10 aircraft to Equinor, SUBARU Bell 412EPX sale to Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior and continued Bell 505 sales, I’m excited for Bell’s future and honoured to lead this strong team in providing exceptional aircraft to European operators.”
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