Overview
The Bell 525 is the first civil helicopter with full fly-by-wire controls and a Garmin G5000H touchscreen cockpit. It targets offshore, VIP and search-and-rescue roles and received FAA certification in 2025.
Key points
- Five-blade main rotor
- Launch customers in offshore oil and gas
- Competes with the AW189 and H175
Mission fit
Super-medium twin class- Long-range offshore crew transport
- Search-and-rescue with full ice protection
- VIP configurations for 8 to 12 passengers
