Bell Helicopter will sign a memorandum of agreement at Asian Aerospace for six 407 light single and six 429 light twin helicopters with Hawker Pacific, its agent for Australia and New Zealand. Bell says the 407s will be delivered in 2007 and 2008 and the 429s in 2008 and 2009. They will be delivered to Australian and New Zealand operators in a mix of medical, utility and corporate configurations. Bell will also sign a supplier contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the 429 cabin.

Source: Flight International