Bell Textron Inc., a division of Textron Inc., announced the successful completion of its delivery of the remaining five Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). This milestone was celebrated during the graduation ceremony of the latest cohort of pilot cadets on June 24, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, highlighting RJAF’s dedication to aviation excellence and operational readiness.
“We are thrilled to have completed the delivery of the Bell 505 fleet to the Royal Jordanian Air Force,” said Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, of Bell. “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing advanced, reliable, and efficient training solutions to our military partners in the region and serves as a true testament to the Bell 505’s capabilities as a military training platform.”
The RJAF initially signed a purchase agreement for ten Bell 505 helicopters on July 6, 2022, to enhance its training capabilities. Bell, in collaboration with regional partner BGS, worked closely to support this initiative, with the first five helicopters delivered in November 2023, marking a new chapter in rotorcraft training at the King Hussein Air College in Mafraq, Jordan. In addition to the helicopters, the RJAF will receive a flight training device and a comprehensive computer-based training package later this year, supporting both basic and advanced rotorcraft flight training.
Brig. Gen. Mohammad F. Hiyasat, Commander of the RJAF, praised the completion of the fleet and the successful training of the new pilots: “The delivery of the final Bell 505 helicopters represents a major milestone in our training program. These aircraft provide our cadets with the best possible training platform, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. I congratulate our cadets on their graduation and commend their dedication and hard work.”
The Bell 505 is a versatile, five-seat aircraft known for its reliability and efficiency. Equipped with the latest technology, including the Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite and a Safran Arrius 2R engine with dual-channel FADEC, it is an ideal platform for both military and commercial training.
