# Royal Jordanian Air Force boost training with Bell 505s

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2022/11/royal-jordanian-air-force-boost-training-with-bell-505s/
- Published: 2022-11-02T07:49:18+01:00
- Author: Military Africa

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed agreement
for the sale of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) 
today at The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba,
Jordan.

The contract includes the delivery of the aircraft with a flight training device
and a comprehensive computer-based training package to enable an enhanced approach
to basic and advanced rotorcraft flight training at the King Hussein Air College
in Mafraq, Jordan.

![](https://www.military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-2_Patrick-Moulay-
and-Brigadier-General-Mohammad-Hiyasat-1024x683.jpg)

![](https://www.military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-3_Bell-and-Royal-
Jordanian-Airforce-ceremony-at-SOFEX-1024x683.jpg)

![](https://www.military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-1_Bell-505-1024x644.
jpg)

“It is with profound gratitude to the Royal Jordanian Air Force that we share news
of this agreement to purchase the Bell 505s as the new helicopter trainer for the
Air Force,” said Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Business, 
Bell.

“We are dedicated to the Armed Forces, the Air Force, and the citizens of Jordan
and offer our commitment to ensure the best of service. The Bell 505 will serve 
alongside the men and women of the Air Force by playing a critical role in ensuring
the operational readiness of its cadets,” commented Sameer Rehman, managing director
Africa and Middle East, Bell.

The Bell 505 is a popular aircraft for commercial and military customers alike, 
offering phenomenal power, optimal visibility and high-tech Garmin avionics. The
[company](https://www.military.africa/2020/12/interview-sameer-rehman-bell-helicopters-managing-director-for-africa-and-middle-east/)
recently celebrated the 400th Bell 505 delivery since its launch in 2017.

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“We look forward to adding the Bell 505 aircraft to our fleet and providing our 
pilots with one of the best possible aircraft for their training. The addition of
10 new aircraft will enable us to further expand our operations in the country, 
in turn increasing the capabilities of the Royal Jordanian Air Force,” said Brig.
Gen. Mohammad F. Hiyasat, Commander, Royal Jordanian Air Force.

As the most advanced helicopter in its class on the market, details has been considered
in the design of the Bell 505, starting with the fully [digitally controlled engine, and advanced avionics](https://www.military.africa/2022/09/bell-525-helicopter-passes-50-demonstrations-flight-milestone/)
that dramatically reduce pilot workload and maximize safety in a multitude of operational
scenarios.

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SOFEX is the world’s leading special operations forces and homeland security exhibition.
Currently in its 13th year, the show was established by His Majesty King Abdullah
II to provide a platform to present and demonstrate new and innovative equipment
and technologies in security operations.

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