A Bell 505, typically used for business travel, military training, policing or as a utility helicopter. NZ firm Core Aviation to represent Texas-based Bell helicopters of Airwolf and police Eagle fameA Bell 505, typically used for business travel, military training, policing or as a utility helicopter. Auckland aviation company Core Aviation says a new deal with Texas-based Bell Textron should boost competition in the local helicopter market. Core Aviation says usually eight to 10 new helicopters are sold each year in New Zealand for tourism, emergency services, agriculture, and to private owners. Now it says Bell wants to expand and has made Core Aviation its representative.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 18, 2026 05:56 UTC