Ventura County California’s Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit signed a purchase agreement for the first public safety configured SUBARU BELL 412EPX helicopter in North America. The new aircraft will be used for law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS) and fire suppression. “Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has been a Bell operator for more than 50 years, and as their mission continues to evolve, we are proud to deliver the first domestic public safety configured SUBARU BELL 412EPX,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America. “The SUBARU BELL 412EPX’s modern technology will provide the Air Unit with significant enhancements including safety operations and direct operating cost.”
Bell completed the delivery of a Bell 505 to Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD). Located in Panama City Beach, FL, the organization will leverage aerial support from the Bell 505 to administer insect-repellant spray and maintain a high-quality environment for its residents. “BMCD is thrilled to use the Bell 505 to enhance our mosquito control efforts for Panama City Beach residents,” said James Clauson, president, BMCD. “We look forward to working with Bell as we integrate the Bell 505 into our operations and demonstrate the utility benefits of this aircraft.”
