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Bell Helicopter Huey II Fleet Passes 300,000 Flight Hours

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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

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Bell Helicopter [TXT] recently said its Huey II fleet recently surpassed the 300,000 flight hour milestone. "This significant accomplishment is testament to the supportability and multi-mission capability of the Huey II," Danny Maldonado, senior vice president customer support and chief services officer, said at the Paris Air Show. "At Bell Helicopter, we are committed to making sure our aircraft remain competitive in the marketplace, investing in the Huey II program is one way in which we are proving that commitment."…

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